Salary: $80,000 - $95,000Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 13
Job SummaryThe
Executive Sous Chef, Asian & Sushi Focus plays a hands-on leadership role in a full-scratch, high-volume café and catering program, supporting daily culinary execution Monday through Friday. This role brings deep experience in Asian cuisine and sushi preparation, partnering closely with the Executive Chef and operations teams to deliver fresh, high-quality food at scale. The Executive Sous Chef helps drive consistency, creativity, and operational excellence across café service and catered events while fostering a collaborative and inclusive kitchen culture.
Key Responsibilities- Support daily culinary operations for a high-volume, full-scratch café and catering program with a strong focus on Asian cuisine and sushi
- Lead hands-on preparation and execution of sushi offerings, including knife work, rice preparation, rolling, and presentation
- Partner with the Executive Chef to develop and execute menus that balance authenticity, quality, speed, and consistency
- Oversee production and service for café meals and catered meetings and events, ensuring smooth and organized execution
- Coach and support culinary team members through clear communication, training, and example-driven leadership
- Help ensure food quality, taste, freshness, and presentation consistently meet established standards
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety practices, particularly as they relate to raw fish handling and sushi production
- Support inventory management, ordering, and proper storage of ingredients, including seafood and specialty products
- Assist with scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing development of kitchen team members
- Collaborate with operations and service partners to support overall program readiness and a positive guest experience
What We're Looking For- Experience supporting culinary operations in a full-scratch, high-volume kitchen environment
- Hands-on experience preparing sushi, including raw fish handling, knife skills, and sushi production techniques
- Background in Asian cuisine with the ability to execute dishes consistently at scale
- A collaborative leadership style that supports learning, engagement, and accountability
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities during service
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and best practices related to sushi and raw seafood
- Prior professional experience preparing sushi in a restaurant, café, catering, or workplace dining environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of proper sushi rice preparation, fish handling, and presentation standards
- Experience in workplace dining, corporate dining, or large-scale food service environments
- Experience supporting catered events alongside daily café operations
- Culinary training or degree, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Familiarity with inventory management and food cost awareness for specialty ingredients
Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement 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)
Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: 1527205
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Michael Abbey
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