Position Title: Executive ChefSalary: $120,000 - $125,000Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity (Up to 20% of Base Salary)Job SummaryAt Wolfgang Puck Catering, we believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional culinary experiences. As the
Executive Chef, you will lead the culinary vision and daily kitchen operations for a premier corporate dining account while supporting a dynamic catering and events program.
This role offers the opportunity to combine culinary creativity, business acumen, and people leadership in a fast-paced environment. Working closely with operations leaders, clients, and culinary teams, you will shape memorable food experiences, foster a positive team culture, and drive operational excellence. We are looking for a collaborative culinary leader who is passionate about innovation, mentorship, hospitality, and delivering outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities- Lead all culinary operations for the account, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and guest experience.
- Develop innovative menus that reflect seasonal ingredients, client preferences, wellness initiatives, and current culinary trends.
- Oversee food production for daily dining services as well as special events, receptions, and catering functions.
- Partner with operations leadership to achieve financial objectives, including budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and food cost controls.
- Create a culture focused on collaboration, engagement, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary team members while supporting career growth and succession planning.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and company standards.
- Build strong client relationships through responsiveness, creativity, and a commitment to exceptional service.
- Collaborate with culinary, marketing, and operational partners to introduce new programs, concepts, and guest experiences.
- Monitor operational performance and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and quality.
- Support sustainability initiatives, waste reduction efforts, and responsible sourcing practices where applicable.
- Lead culinary execution for VIP events, client functions, and high-profile catering opportunities.
What We're Looking For- Culinary leadership experience within corporate dining, hospitality, restaurants, catering, hotels, or related foodservice environments.
- Experience overseeing food production in high-volume and quality-driven operations.
- Knowledge of menu development, culinary trends, food safety standards, labor management, and financial performance metrics.
- Ability to inspire, coach, and develop diverse teams in a collaborative environment.
- Strong relationship-building skills with clients, guests, and cross-functional partners.
- Experience balancing hands-on culinary execution with strategic operational leadership.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing business needs.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences and creating a positive workplace culture.
- Comfort using technology and business applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and operational reporting tools.
- Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience leading corporate dining, catering, conference center, or premium hospitality operations.
- ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification.
- Experience managing budgets, purchasing programs, and food cost initiatives.
- Knowledge of current culinary, nutrition, sustainability, and foodservice industry trends.
- Experience collaborating directly with clients and executive stakeholders.
Apply to Wolfgang Puck Catering 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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Wolfgang Puck Catering
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