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General Manager

Compass Group
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, California, Burbank
Feb 28, 2025
Wolfgang Puck Catering

Position Title: General Manager

Pay Grade: G15

Reports To: Vice President of Operations

Salary: $105,000 - $118,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan

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

Embark on an outstanding career journey with Wolfgang Puck Catering as a General Manager in Burbank, CA. Feeding 1200 associates a day in a corporate dining setting from Monday to Friday, you'll lead an ambitious team to deliver world-class service. Your proven leadership will determine our seamless daily operations, ensuring flawless execution and outstanding food quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate all P&L and budgeting aspects of the account
  • Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring strict adherence to company standards
  • Handle HR functions including hiring, progressive counseling, and terminations
  • Supervise scheduling, payroll, and team training
  • Cultivate excellent relationships with clients, customers, and other departments
  • Collaborate with the Chef and management team to build menus and implement top-quality food programs
  • Launch new culinary initiatives in partnership with the marketing and culinary teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS or equivalent experience in Hospitality or Culinary preferred
  • Five years of foodservice operation experience
  • Experience in fast-paced production environments and catering
  • Proven experience in budget management
  • A desire to grow within a top-tier foodservice company

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.

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 for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:1403555

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Michael Abbey

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