General Manager
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan
Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.
"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck
Success on our team starts with our culture:
- We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
- A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
- Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
- We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
- We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
- We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
- Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.
“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”
Job Summary
As a General Manager with Wolfgang Puck Catering, you will lead a polished corporate café and catering operation with a strong focus on hospitality, consistency, and financial performance. This is a quality of life leadership role designed for an experienced operator who thrives in a Monday through Friday environment, with evenings, weekends, and holidays off, while still delivering exceptional food and service experiences.
The General Manager is fully accountable for day to day operations, team leadership, client partnership, and financial results across café service and on site catering programs. You will serve as the primary point of leadership for both the culinary and service teams, ensuring Wolfgang Puck Catering standards are executed with precision and care.
Responsibilities
• Oversee all daily operations for café service and catering programs, ensuring seamless execution and consistent guest experience
• Lead, coach, and develop management and hourly teams, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and hospitality
• Maintain full P&L ownership including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and food cost control
• Partner closely with the client to ensure expectations are met and exceeded, serving as a trusted operational advisor
• Ensure compliance with all company standards, food safety regulations, sanitation requirements, and record keeping practices
• Drive operational efficiency while maintaining Wolfgang Puck Catering quality standards and presentation
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of management team members
• Conduct regular audits, meetings, and performance reviews to ensure operational excellence
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu execution, catering offerings, and program enhancements
Qualifications
• Minimum five years of foodservice management experience, preferably in corporate dining, café, or catering environments
• Proven experience managing financials including budgets, forecasting, and cost controls
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, coach, and retain high performing teams
• Experience overseeing retail café operations and catering programs
• Multi unit or complex account experience preferred
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Foodservice Management, or related field preferred or equivalent professional experience
Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
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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