Executive Sous Chef

Job Summary

As an Executive Sous Chef with Wolfgang Puck Catering at our LA Commissary, you will play a critical leadership role at the heart of our culinary operations. This position oversees large-scale food production supporting high-profile events and corporate accounts, ensuring every dish is executed with precision, consistency, and care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily production activities to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality preparation and delivery of finished food products
• Lead and support production teams while maintaining a safe, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment
• Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with company programs, standardized recipes, and quality guidelines
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and production schedules to meet volume demands and deadlines
• Partner with culinary and operations leadership to maintain consistency and continuous improvement
• Support additional operational needs as assigned

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
• 3–5 years of culinary management experience in high-volume or production environments
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage production teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Desire to grow with an industry-leading hospitality and catering organization

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)