Salary: $110,000 - $115,000Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus PlanJob SummaryWe'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
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: 1533981
Wolfgang Puck Catering
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