Restaurant Manager

Wolfgang Puck Catering; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; 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, located in Los Angeles, invites you to join Fanny’s Restaurant at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures as Restaurant Manager. You will lead the front-of-house team, ensure seamless service, and uphold exceptional hospitality standards in a flagship venue.

You’ll mentor staff, manage staffing, inventory, and guest experiences, while partnering with culinary and events teams. This role rewards leadership, guest focus, and a passion for fine dining in a unique museum

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality service within an upscale restaurant, fine dining, or luxury hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of wine and spirits, including beverage service standards and guest recommendations.
• Experience supporting or executing catered events, private dining, or special event operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent hospitality leadership experience.
• Experience leading front-of-house operations in an upscale or fine dining environment.
• Demonstrated success coaching, developing, and supporting service teams.
• Knowledge of food and beverage trends, service standards, and guest experience best practices.
• Experience working with POS systems, cash handling procedures, and daily financial reconciliation.
• Ability to manage labor, budgets, and operational expenses effectively.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience planning and executing promotions, events, or guest engagement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reservation management systems.
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and guest-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and creating an inclusive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop front-of-house team members to deliver exceptional hospitality and fine dining service.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and support team members while fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace culture.
• Create and manage staffing schedules, payroll administration, and other operational responsibilities.
• Oversee food and beverage inventory, cost controls, and established pars to support operational efficiency.
• Facilitate daily pre-shift meetings and ongoing communication that keeps teams informed and aligned.
• Partner with culinary, events, and support teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Manage reservation systems, seating plans, and station assignments based on anticipated business levels.
• Ensure side work, opening, and closing responsibilities are completed effectively.
• Maintain exceptional standards for dining room presentation, cleanliness, and service execution.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and proactively address opportunities to enhance the experience.
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism, empathy, and a solutions-focused approach.
• Support special events, promotions, and unique programming that showcase the restaurant and museum experience.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

POS systems

Reservation management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

$80,000 - $90,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package

Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive

At Wolfgang Puck Catering, great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we’re committed to your journey — not just your job title. Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure.

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
• We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

Job Summary

Fanny’s Restaurant, located within the iconic Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, offers guests a distinctive dining experience that celebrates exceptional hospitality, culinary excellence, and the art of storytelling. We are seeking a Restaurant Manager who is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences while fostering a positive, collaborative culture for team members.

In this role, you will lead the front-of-house operation, ensuring seamless service execution, strong team engagement, and the highest standards of hospitality. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the guest experience and the professional development of your team while helping shape the daily success of one of Los Angeles’ most unique dining destinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop front-of-house team members to deliver exceptional hospitality and fine dining service.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and support team members while fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace culture.
• Create and manage staffing schedules, payroll administration, and other operational responsibilities.
• Oversee food and beverage inventory, cost controls, and established pars to support operational efficiency.
• Facilitate daily pre-shift meetings and ongoing communication that keeps teams informed and aligned.
• Partner with culinary, events, and support teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Manage reservation systems, seating plans, and station assignments based on anticipated business levels.
• Ensure side work, opening, and closing responsibilities are completed effectively.
• Maintain exceptional standards for dining room presentation, cleanliness, and service execution.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and proactively address opportunities to enhance the experience.
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism, empathy, and a solutions-focused approach.
• Support special events, promotions, and unique programming that showcase the restaurant and museum experience.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in hospitality service within an upscale restaurant, fine dining, or luxury hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of wine and spirits, including beverage service standards and guest recommendations.
• Experience supporting or executing catered events, private dining, or special event operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or a related field, or equivalent hospitality leadership experience.
• Experience leading front-of-house operations in an upscale or fine dining environment.
• Demonstrated success coaching, developing, and supporting service teams.
• Knowledge of food and beverage trends, service standards, and guest experience best practices.
• Experience working with POS systems, cash handling procedures, and daily financial reconciliation.
• Ability to manage labor, budgets, and operational expenses effectively.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience planning and executing promotions, events, or guest engagement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reservation management systems.
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and guest-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and creating an inclusive workplace culture.

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA.

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

• 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)

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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