Executive Chef | Corporate Dining Leadership & Innovation

Wolfgang Puck Catering; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering in California is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and daily kitchen operations for a premier corporate dining account and our catering program. You will develop innovative menus, manage food production for daily services and events, and partner with operations leaders to meet financial targets while mentoring a diverse culinary team.

This role emphasizes hospitality, sustainability, and delivering outstanding guest experiences across high-profile

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary operations in corporate dining, hospitality, or catering.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for the account, maintaining high quality and guest experience.
• Develop innovative menus reflecting seasonal ingredients and client preferences.
• Oversee food production for daily dining services and events.
• Partner with operations leadership to meet financial targets including budgeting and food cost controls.
• Recruit, train, and develop culinary team with a focus on mentorship and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Build strong client relationships through responsiveness and exceptional service.
• Collaborate with culinary, marketing, and operations to introduce new programs and experiences.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Support sustainability initiatives and responsible sourcing.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume food production

Menu development

Food safety standards

Budgeting

Coaching/mentoring

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's in Culinary Arts or Hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Operational reporting tools

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering in California is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and daily kitchen operations for a premier corporate dining account and our catering program. You will develop innovative menus, manage food production for daily services and events, and partner with operations leaders to meet financial targets while mentoring a diverse culinary team.

This role emphasizes hospitality, sustainability, and delivering outstanding guest experiences across high-profile