GM, Corporate Dining & Catering Leader

Compass Group USA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; 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

Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering in San Francisco seeks a General Manager to lead a premier corporate dining and catering operation. You will direct strategic planning, daily operations, client relationships, and financial performance for a high-profile account.

The role emphasizes leadership development, mentorship, and collaboration with culinary and hospitality teams, balancing guest satisfaction with business results in a dynamic corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hospitality, corporate dining, catering, conference center, hotel, restaurant, or related service operations.
• Success managing client relationships in a service-focused environment.
• Strong business acumen with experience supporting budgets, financial reporting, labor planning, and operational performance goals.
• Ability to develop and inspire teams through coaching, collaboration, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of corporate dining, hospitality, and catering operations across the account.
• Foster strong client partnerships through proactive communication, collaboration, and thoughtful problem-solving.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards of hospitality, food quality, and service execution.
• Partner with culinary leadership to develop innovative dining programs, catering offerings, and workplace hospitality initiatives.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, revenue growth, and expense controls.
• Analyze operational metrics and implement strategies that enhance efficiency, guest satisfaction, and overall performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop managers and frontline associates, creating an environment focused on engagement, learning, and career growth.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, succession planning, and talent development efforts.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, food safety regulations, workplace safety practices, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with regional and corporate partners to implement new programs, technologies, and best practices.
• Oversee planning and execution of executive meetings, conferences, client events, and large-scale catering functions.
• Champion a culture of inclusion, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Client relationships

Budgeting

Team development

Operational excellence

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Foodservice Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Reporting platforms

Business management systems

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering in San Francisco seeks a General Manager to lead a premier corporate dining and catering operation. You will direct strategic planning, daily operations, client relationships, and financial performance for a high-profile account.

The role emphasizes leadership development, mentorship, and collaboration with culinary and hospitality teams, balancing guest satisfaction with business results in a dynamic corporate environment.