Senior Cafe Manager
Compass GroupAbout the role
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000
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Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.
"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck
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.
“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”
Job Summary
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring service runs smoothly from opening through close
- Manage pantry services five days per week, including ordering, stocking, and maintaining cleanliness
- Lead lunch service for approximately 100+ guests three times per week, with support from an attendant, while actively assisting with setup, service, and breakdown
- Maintain high standards of food quality, hospitality, and sanitation in alignment with company and client expectations
- Support and execute catering events (approximately 1–2 per month)
- Manage administrative responsibilities, including:
- Dining website updates
- Menu signage and communication
- Basic reporting and tracking (e.g., volume trends)
- Plan and help execute promotions and special café events
- Monitor and maintain cost controls and operational efficiency
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training of team members
- Provide coaching, feedback, and ongoing development opportunities
- Help schedule and assign daily tasks to ensure effective team performance
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in upscale food service or hospitality environments
- Background in supervising or leading teams, including scheduling and training
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to balance hands-on service with administrative responsibilities
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and operational procedures
- Comfort using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Approximately 3–5 years of food service experience, with at least some leadership exposure
- ServSafe or Department of Health certification
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