Executive Chef
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
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Pay Grade: 14
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
- Create and execute standard and modified menus that align with brand, nutritional, and client guidelines
- Follow standardized recipes, portion standards, and presentation expectations to deliver consistent quality
- Use production worksheets and waste logs to support daily planning and reduce waste
- Taste and evaluate food throughout preparation to maintain high culinary standards
- Train and coach culinary teams in food preparation, equipment use, food safety, sanitation, and company practices
- Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules; ensure the team completes assigned tasks
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels of food and supplies while supporting cost management goals
- Make thoughtful decisions about leftover product utilization following company policies
- Uphold all federal, state, and local food safety regulations; support strong audit outcomes
- Maintain a safe working environment and follow facility and company safety procedures
- Participate in meetings, professional development, and staff training activities as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Strong culinary expertise with the ability to lead teams in diverse kitchen environments
- Experience in high‑volume or complex foodservice environments
- Ability to balance creativity with operational discipline, cost controls, and consistency
- Knowledge of current culinary and catering trends
- A collaborative leadership style that supports team development and a positive kitchen culture
- Comfort using technology and basic software tools (Microsoft Office, email, internet)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a bench/floating role
- A.S. in Culinary Arts or equivalent hands‑on experience
- 5+ years of progressive kitchen or culinary management experience
- Extensive catering or event‑driven culinary experience
- ServSafe Certification
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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: 1507854
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Michael Abbey
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