Salary: $95,000 - $105,000
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.
"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
We are looking for a passionate individual dedicated to delivering exceptional service to members and customers. As a General Manager at Wolfgang Puck Catering overseeing the cafes and catering at The Perot Museum, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of multiple dining service departments. Your role will be critical in achieving our financial goals and targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Is well versed in all aspects of foodservice management, with a proven track record of success.
- Takes ownership of the operation and ensures operation meets all timelines for service and all other timelines established by management and/or client.
- Manages all financials including planning, budget development and analysis, and financial reporting.
- Is proactive and positive; interacts professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients and customers.
- Demonstrates initiative and good judgement in assisting customers, clients, peers and subordinates.
- Conducts management meetings.
- Has the ability to think quickly and accurately, be able to evaluate problems and make appropriate recommendations.
- Audits units to ensure conformance with the Company, government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation and record keeping.
- Hires, trains and orients new management associates.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of retail operational foodservice management experience preferred, flexible depending upon formal degree or training.
- Good knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, marketing and presentation.
- P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.
- Multi-unit management experience preferred.
- Experience with cash retail operations.
- Retail marketing experience is highly desirable.
- Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customer and associate levels.
- Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices.
- Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet.
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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
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- 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 drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1347588
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Michael Abbey
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