Food Service General Manager

2 weeks ago


California, United States Wolfgang Puck Catering Full time

Are you an inspiring leader with a commitment to culinary excellence and innovative service? Wolfgang Puck Catering is on the lookout for a seasoned General Manager to oversee our cafe and amenity space. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead operational success, manage financial performance, and guide a diverse team to deliver outstanding dining experiences. With the incorporation of advanced technology and a focus on private event catering, this is your chance to make a substantial impact in a prestigious and dynamic environment. Join us and be part of a team that sets the benchmark for quality and service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take charge of operations, ensuring all service timelines and deadlines established by management or clients are met.
  • Oversee all facets of food service management with a proven history of success.
  • Manage financials, including planning, budget development and analysis, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure P&L accountability and experience in contract-managed services.
  • Recruit, train, and onboard new management associates.
  • Conduct management meetings and demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in assisting customers, clients, peers, and subordinates.
  • Interact professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients, and customers.
  • Think quickly and accurately, assess problems, and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Audit units to ensure compliance with company, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation, and record-keeping.
  • Utilize POS and mobile app ordering systems for the cafe.
  • Oversee private event catering to ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or a related field; or A.A. Degree plus five to seven years of directly related experience preferred.
  • A minimum of five years of retail operational foodservice management experience preferred, flexible depending on formal degree or training.
  • Experience in multi-unit management is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing, and presentation.
  • Retail marketing experience is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage at various levels including management, customer, and associate levels.
  • Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational practices.
  • Proficient computer skills, including various software programs, Microsoft Office, email, and the Internet.

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • 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 drug-free workplace.



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