Executive Chef

Commissary Executive Chef

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."

As Commissary Executive Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations while working hands-on with the team to deliver safe, well-executed food at scale. This is an opportunity for a chef who enjoys structure, ownership, and growth, and who is comfortable balancing batch production with catering execution in a fast-moving environment.

This role leads a dynamic workplace and catering commissary supporting daily employee dining alongside a growing catering business. The operation is production-driven, quality-focused, and built around consistency, efficiency, and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations for a workplace dining and catering commissary
• Plan and execute regular and modified menus in alignment with company guidelines and production needs
• Ensure all food is prepared according to standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
• Complete and utilize production sheets, waste logs, and quality checks to maintain consistency and control
• Train and develop kitchen staff on food preparation, equipment use, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen areas and equipment
• Manage food and non-food inventory to support volume while maintaining cost controls
• Oversee proper use of leftover food products in accordance with company standards
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations and audit requirements
• Follow all safety policies, reporting procedures, and operational guidelines
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development initiatives

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent professional culinary experience
• Five or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
• Catering experience strongly preferred
• Background in institutional or batch cooking operations
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work alongside the team
• Solid understanding of food quality, sanitation, production flow, and food cost controls
• Comfortable using basic computer programs, including Microsoft Office and email
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction and engagement initiatives
• ServSafe certification preferred

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Associates 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.