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 Salary: $72,000 - $85,000
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Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive
At Wolfgang Puck Catering, great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we're committed to your journey — not just your job title. Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure.
"I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far." — Wolfgang Puck
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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. Â
- 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. Â
- 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). Â Â
- Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.
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“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Executive Chef to support the overall operation of the culinary department.
- Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal culinary offerings.
- Supervise and support food preparation, cooking, presentation, and service to ensure quality and consistency.
- Help manage food and labor costs while supporting budget and operational goals.
- Coordinate and execute catering and special events, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
- Train, coach, and support culinary team members in daily operations and best practices.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and workplace cleanliness.
- Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and product rotation.
- Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to introduce and implement new food programs and initiatives.
- Support client engagement and participate in satisfaction programs and service-related activities.
What We're Looking For
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience supporting culinary or kitchen operations in a leadership capacity.
- Catering and event execution experience preferred.
- Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice environments highly valued.
- Familiarity with institutional, corporate dining, or batch cooking operations is helpful.
- Knowledge of current food, dining, and catering trends.
- Understanding of food production, food cost management, quality standards, sanitation, and presentation techniques.
- Commitment to maintaining food safety and workplace safety standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, email, and internet-based tools.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- ServSafe Certification preferred.
Apply to Wolfgang Puck Catering 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.Â
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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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