Salary: $80,000 - $85,000Other Forms of Compensation: Job SummaryAt Wolfgang Puck Catering, every event tells a story. As our
Catering Operations Manager, you'll help bring those stories to life by guiding teams, supporting clients, and ensuring smooth, high-quality execution for both on- and off-premise events.
This role is a great fit for a hospitality professional who enjoys leading people, coordinating details, and creating memorable experiences in a fast-moving environment. You'll collaborate with talented culinary partners, creative sales leaders, and trusted vendors to deliver the exceptional service Wolfgang Puck is known for.
Key Responsibilities- Partner with clients to understand their vision, explore menu options, and shape events that align with their goals and budgets.
- Collaborate closely with WPC chefs to develop thoughtful, customized menus.
- Build strong relationships with vendors, coordinating logistics and ensuring consistent service.
- Lead, train, and support catering team members so they can perform at their best.
- Develop event staffing plans and schedules that match team strengths with event needs.
- Serve as the communication hub across Sales, Culinary, Staffing, Captains, Vendors, and Clients.
- Support financial processes including budgeting, contract tracking, invoicing, and post-event reviews.
- Respond to guest needs with professionalism and care, upholding WPC's high standard of hospitality.
What We're Looking For- Experience leading teams in catering, hospitality, fine dining, or a similar setting.
- Comfortable managing multiple events, timelines, and client expectations.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work with budgets, labor planning, and basic financial reporting.
- Confidence collaborating with culinary leaders and vendors.
- Experience supporting hiring, training, or coaching team members.
- A flexible, solutions-oriented approach in dynamic event environments.
- A passion for creating meaningful client experiences and contributing to organizational growth.
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in catering, luxury hospitality, or event operations.
- Background in off-premise catering or large-scale event execution.
- Familiarity with negotiation or vendor management.
Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates 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: 1540803
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Michael Abbey
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