Executive Chef

Salary: $95,000 - $105,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan

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 We’re opening a new, full‑scale restaurant inside WME’s flagship office, and we’re seeking an Executive Chef who brings culinary leadership, creative vision, and a refined sense of hospitality to a high‑profile, relationship‑driven environment. This Monday‑through‑Friday operation offers a rare opportunity to lead a premium culinary program with no late nights, while operating at the center of a fast‑paced, creatively charged campus. In addition to overseeing the restaurant kitchen, you’ll guide culinary execution for the full bar menu, barista‑led coffee program, grab‑and‑go offerings, and pantry services throughout the building. As Executive Chef, you will shape the food culture from the ground up, building systems, mentoring talent, and delivering cuisine that reflects Wolfgang Puck’s standards of quality, simplicity, and precision. This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys visibility, collaboration, and creating food that supports meaningful connections. Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for the private restaurant, bar menu, happy‑hour service, coffee and barista program, grab‑and‑go offerings, and campus pantry services
• Establish and maintain a consistent, high‑quality culinary identity aligned with Wolfgang Puck Catering standards and WME’s workplace culture
• Build strong working relationships with executives, agents, talent managers, and internal partners, bringing professionalism, discretion, and approachability to every interaction
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop culinary teams, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and disciplined kitchen environment
• Design menus and culinary programs that balance creativity, seasonality, efficiency, and guest expectations
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations and hospitality leadership to align service flow, pacing, and guest experience
• Oversee food quality, execution standards, and presentation across all service platforms
• Manage food costs, labor planning, ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships to ensure fiscal responsibility
• Lead tastings, menu rollouts, and new program launches with confidence and clarity
• Ensure consistent execution of coffee, express, and pantry offerings with a focus on speed, freshness, and quality
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, health department, and internal standards
• Support VIP activations, happy hours, and special events, adapting menus and production to evolving needs
• Champion continuous improvement, thoughtful problem‑solving, and a culture of learning and accountability

What We’re Looking For

• 4 plus years leading culinary teams in restaurant, workplace dining, or hospitality environments
• A leadership style that balances high standards with mentorship, approachability, and clear communication
• Strong culinary fundamentals with the ability to scale production across multiple service platforms
• Experience with menu development, cost control, ordering, and inventory management
• Comfort operating in a visible, relationship‑driven environment with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to build structure and systems in a new operation while remaining flexible as the business evolves
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
• Confidence collaborating with operations, hospitality, and client partners
• An entrepreneurial mindset with pride in ownership, detail, and execution

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.

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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: 1521197

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Michael Abbey

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