Chef Manager
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000
Other Forms of Compensation:
Pay Grade: 13
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 the Chef Manager, you’ll take the lead in executing events from start to finish, while also overseeing retail and grab-and-go offerings across two small pantry-style kitchens. This role is logistics-heavy, requiring strong organizational skills to juggle commissary orders, coordinate deliveries, and ensure flawless execution for catering, takeaway, and daily retail service. If you love the challenge of playing “culinary Jenga”, fitting all the pieces together smoothly under pressure , this opportunity is for you. You’ll manage a small, dedicated team and work closely with operations to deliver seamless, high-quality dining experiences all on a Monday through Friday schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee culinary execution for on-site catering, including logistics, prep, and service.
- Coordinate commissary orders and manage food flow into pantry-style kitchens.
- Lead and support a small back-of-house team, providing direction, training, and daily oversight.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and timing for events of all sizes.
- Manage cost controls, track expenditures, and adhere to budget goals.
- Collaborate with operations and event managers to anticipate needs and adapt quickly to changes.
- Maintain sanitation and food safety standards in compliance with Health Department regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, with a strong catering or event background.
- Proven ability to manage logistics-heavy operations and multiple moving parts.
- Experience managing small teams and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Solid understanding of food and catering trends, with a focus on execution and guest experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general digital literacy.
- ServSafe certification highly desirable.
Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!
Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA
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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 for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1465270
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Michael Abbey
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Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
Job Segment:
Chef, Culinary, Food Service, Kitchen, Hospitality
