General Manager: High-Volume Campus Catering & Hospitality

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering seeks an experienced General Manager to lead a premier hospitality operation within a dynamic technology campus. This high-visibility role oversees a multi-station café, a separate barista program, extensive catering services, and a state-of-the-art culinary facility serving 1,800+ guests daily.

The General Manager will be the on-site leader and client partner, ensuring exceptional hospitality, operational excellence, and financial performance while driving growth and

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within upscale foodservice, hospitality, corporate dining, or catering environments.
• Experience managing large-volume foodservice operations serving 1,500+ guests daily preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-unit or multi-location operations.
• Strong catering sales, event management, and client relationship experience.
• Financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, P&L oversight, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site contact and trusted partner for the client, building strong relationships and maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Foster a hospitality-first culture that delivers memorable guest experiences across all dining and catering operations.
• Collaborate closely with client stakeholders to identify opportunities for service enhancements and program growth.
• Represent Wolfgang Puck Catering with professionalism, business acumen, and exceptional communication skills.
• Oversee the daily operations of a multi-station café, separate barista location, and comprehensive catering program across multiple service areas.
• Ensure seamless execution of foodservice operations serving 1,800+ guests daily.
• Lead and support culinary, café, barista, and catering teams to maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
• Partner with culinary leadership on menu planning, innovation, and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, operational standards, and client expectations.
• Actively promote and grow the catering program through relationship-building, client engagement, and innovative service offerings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Multi-location operations

Catering sales

Client relationship management

Budgeting & P&L oversight

Staff development

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering seeks an experienced General Manager to lead a premier hospitality operation within a dynamic technology campus. This high-visibility role oversees a multi-station café, a separate barista program, extensive catering services, and a state-of-the-art culinary facility serving 1,800+ guests daily.

The General Manager will be the on-site leader and client partner, ensuring exceptional hospitality, operational excellence, and financial performance while driving growth and