Catering Operations Lead for Large-Scale Events

Wolfgang Puck Catering; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Los Angeles is seeking a Catering Operations Manager to lead teams, coordinate client events, and ensure flawless on- and off-premise execution for events ranging from 300 to 5,000 guests.

You will partner with culinary and sales teams, manage event timelines, staffing, rentals, and budgets, and develop planning processes that deliver the renowned Wolfgang Puck experience.

This role offers a competitive salary with quarterly bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in catering or luxury hospitality.
• Experience with off‑premise catering and events from 300 to 5,000 guests.
• Strong knowledge of event operations, staffing, rentals, timelines, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand event vision, priorities, and budget.
• Collaborate with chefs and culinary leaders to meet client needs and standards.
• Build rental orders and equipment lists for front-of-house and back-of-house needs.
• Plan kitchens for off‑premise events, including equipment, workstations, and utilities.
• Manage relationships with rental companies and vendors, coordinating logistics and onsite execution.
• Lead events from 300 to 5,000 guests, ensuring high‑quality execution.
• Develop staffing plans and schedules aligned with event needs.
• Serve as hub between Sales, Culinary, Staffing, Vendors, and Clients.

Skills

Leadership

Off-premise catering

Large‑scale events

Team coordination

Budgeting

Client collaboration

Operations planning

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Los Angeles is seeking a Catering Operations Manager to lead teams, coordinate client events, and ensure flawless on- and off-premise execution for events ranging from 300 to 5,000 guests.

You will partner with culinary and sales teams, manage event timelines, staffing, rentals, and budgets, and develop planning processes that deliver the renowned Wolfgang Puck experience.

This role offers a competitive salary with quarterly bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.