Qureos Mentor

Wolfgang Puck Catering

<div>Salary: $105,000 - $110,000
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. 
&quot;The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion.&quot; Wolfgang Puck 
Success on our team starts with our culture:<ul><li>
We have Wolfgang&rsquo;s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.</li><li>
A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.</li><li>
Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.</li><li>
We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don&rsquo;t have to.</li><li>
We curate company and partner resources to bring our client&rsquo;s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.</li><li>
We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
</li><li>Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.</li></ul> 
&ldquo;I can have the best food, but if we don&rsquo;t have good people, it won&rsquo;t get you very far.&rdquo;<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary</h2>
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Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a refined workplace dining program where simplicity, seasonality, and impeccable execution take center stage. This role blends the craft of modern, elegant cuisine with the rhythm of a Monday&ndash;Friday operation, with the osccasional weekend event, creating a dining experience that feels thoughtful, polished, and unmistakably WPC.
As the culinary leader, you&rsquo;ll shape daily menus, elevate caf&eacute; offerings, and guide an inspired team in delivering fresh, scratch-made food that enhances the workday. You&rsquo;ll champion clean flavors, purposeful presentation, and a warm, service-driven culture across the entire culinary operation.<div>
Key Responsibilities 
<ul><li>Oversee daily culinary operations, producing polished, wholesome menus aligned with WPC and corporate dining standards</li><li>Craft seasonal offerings and daily specials that highlight clean flavors, quality ingredients, and smart execution</li><li>Ensure consistent preparation using standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines</li><li>Lead, train, and mentor a dedicated kitchen team in culinary technique, safety, sanitation, and equipment use</li><li>Maintain a spotless, efficient kitchen through structured cleaning and preventive maintenance schedules</li><li>Manage food and non-food inventories, ordering, and cost controls to meet budgetary expectations</li><li>Maximize product utilization, maintaining quality while minimizing waste</li><li>Uphold all health, safety, and sanitation requirements, ensuring strong audit performance</li><li>Participate in client interactions, tastings, menu reviews, and workplace engagement initiatives</li><li>Support a culture of collaboration, hospitality, and continuous improvement</li></ul></div><div>
Preferred Qualifications 
<ul><li>Culinary degree or equivalent relevant experience</li><li>5+ years of progressive kitchen or culinary management experience</li><li>Strong background in high-volume, scratch cooking; workplace dining experience a plus</li><li>Catering experience and comfort with small and large-format events</li><li>Excellent understanding of menu development, quality control, cost management, and operational systems</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and standard kitchen technology</li><li>ServSafe certification strongly preferred</li></ul></div></div></div></div>
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&rsquo; 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.<ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Life Insurance/ AD</li><li>
Disability Insurance</li><li>
Retirement Plan</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)</li><li>
Personal Leave</li><li>
Associate Shopping Program</li><li>
Health and Wellness Programs</li><li>
Discount Marketplace</li><li>
Identity Theft Protection</li><li>
Pet Insurance</li><li>
Commuter Benefits</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)</li></ul>
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: 1486442
Wolfgang Puck Catering
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Executive Chef

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