Executive Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering Salary: $110,000 - $120,000Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus PlanWolfgang 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 PuckSuccess 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 SummaryAs Commissary Executive Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations while working hands-on with the team to deliver safe, well-executed food at scale. This is an opportunity for a chef who enjoys structure, ownership, and growth, and who is comfortable balancing batch production with catering execution in a fast-moving environment.This role leads a dynamic workplace and catering commissary supporting daily employee dining alongside a growing catering business. The operation is production-driven, quality-focused, and built around consistency, efficiency, and collaboration.ResponsibilitiesOversee day-to-day kitchen operations for a workplace dining and catering commissaryPlan and execute regular and modified menus in alignment with company guidelines and production needsEnsure all food is prepared according to standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standardsComplete and utilize production sheets, waste logs, and quality checks to maintain consistency and controlTrain and develop kitchen staff on food preparation, equipment use, food safety, and sanitation standardsEstablish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen areas and equipmentManage food and non-food inventory to support volume while maintaining cost controlsOversee proper use of leftover food products in accordance with company standardsMaintain compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations and audit requirementsFollow all safety policies, reporting procedures, and operational guidelinesParticipate in team meetings, training, and professional development initiativesQualificationsAssociate degree or equivalent professional culinary experienceFive or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experienceStrong experience in high-volume, production-driven foodservice environmentsCatering experience strongly preferredBackground in institutional or batch cooking operationsHands-on leadership style with the ability to work alongside the teamSolid understanding of food quality, sanitation, production flow, and food cost controlsComfortable using basic computer programs, including Microsoft Office and emailWillingness to participate in client satisfaction and engagement initiativesServSafe certification preferredApply to Wolfgang Puck today!Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass StoryCompass 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Personal LeaveAssociate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible 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.https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_WPC.pdfReq ID: 1536341Wolfgang Puck CateringMichael Abbey[[req_classification]]