Complex Executive Chef — Culinary Leadership & Innovation

Wolfgang Puck Catering; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a Complex Executive Chef to shape the culinary vision for diverse dining accounts including cafés, micro markets, executive dining, and catering operations. You will blend creativity with operational excellence and lead a diverse team to deliver memorable experiences for guests daily.

You will collaborate with culinary, operations, and hospitality teams to develop innovative menus, foster an inclusive culture, and drive continuous improvement in food quality,

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams in high-volume foodservice, hospitality, catering, or corporate dining environments.
• Culinary management experience with kitchen operations, team development, and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of food production, menu planning, purchasing, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all culinary operations across cafés, executive dining, catering, and micro market services.
• Inspire, coach, and develop culinary team members while fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
• Design and execute seasonal, innovative, guest-focused menus aligned with client expectations and trends.
• Manage food and labor costs while maintaining exceptional food quality and service standards.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory management, product utilization, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety standards.
• Partner with operations, marketing, and culinary leadership to implement new programs and initiatives.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, guest satisfaction, and financial results.
• Support catering and special events with creative menu development and flawless execution.
• Promote a positive guest experience through consistent quality, presentation, and hospitality.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budget management

Food safety & sanitation

Team development

Excellent communication

Hospitality mindset

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a Complex Executive Chef to shape the culinary vision for diverse dining accounts including cafés, micro markets, executive dining, and catering operations. You will blend creativity with operational excellence and lead a diverse team to deliver memorable experiences for guests daily.

You will collaborate with culinary, operations, and hospitality teams to develop innovative menus, foster an inclusive culture, and drive continuous improvement in food quality,