Executive Chef

4 days ago

Dallas TX, United States Wolfgang Puck Catering Full time

Step into a dynamic, high-profile culinary leadership role at one of Dallas most iconic cultural destinations. As the Executive Chef for Wolfgang Puck Catering at the Perot Museum, you will oversee all culinary operationsspanning the daily caf, premium catering, special activations, and high-volume events. This is a hands-on, team-focused role for a chef who leads from the front, inspires excellence, and builds a culture rooted in hospitality, consistency, and innovation. Lead the full culinary program including the museum caf, catering operations, activations, and special events.
Set the tone as captain of the ship, modeling professionalism, accountability, and a positive team culture.
Train, mentor, and develop the culinary team with a focus on growth, succession planning, and elevating skill sets.
Drive culinary excellence through menu execution, operational consistency, scratch cooking, and Wolfgang Puck standards.
Partner closely with operations, sales, and event teams to ensure seamless service, flawless event execution, and guest satisfaction.
Manage food and labor costs, inventory, ordering, and compliance with all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards.
5+ years of culinary leadership in high-volume, multi-outlet environments (culture venues, large restaurants, hotels, catering, or similar).
~ Strong background in both la carte and catering production.
~ Solid understanding of cost controls, ordering systems, menu planning, and operational efficiency.
~ Nights, weekends, and event-based scheduling required.

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA
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, nationalorigin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
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
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
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.
Wolfgang Puck Catering

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