Executive Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading culinary services provider in Burbank is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure a safe and sanitary work environment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of culinary management experience and is knowledgeable in food safety and catering trends. This role offers a competitive salary with additional compensation benefits and various employee perks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high volume, complex foodservice operations.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Prepare meals following corporate programs and guidelines.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Culinary management

Food safety and sanitation

Menu planning

Inventory management

Staff training

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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This range is provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$105,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non‑food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third‑party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience – highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands‑on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E‑mail and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified – highly desirable

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Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug‑free 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 for paid time off benefits information.

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