General Manager

 Salary: $100,000 - $110,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan 

 

 

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

We’re opening a new, full‑scale Wolfgang Puck restaurant inside WME’s flagship office, and we’re looking for a General Manager with exceptional presence, someone who is polished, intuitive, and able to build genuine relationships with agents, executives, talent managers, and VIP guests.   Operating Monday through Friday with no late nights, this venue offers premium hospitality in a high‑energy, creatively driven environment. In addition to leading the restaurant and full bar, you will oversee the barista‑led coffee program, grab‑and‑go service, and all pantry operations throughout the building, making this role the center of hospitality for the WME campus.   We’re seeking a leader with confidence, warmth, and the ability to “work the room” while running a tight, efficient business. If you enjoy shaping a venue from the ground up, energizing a team, and delivering hospitality with personality and precision, this role offers a rare opportunity to shine   Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for the private restaurant, full bar, happy‑hour service, coffee/barista station, grab‑and‑go program, and all pantry services.
• Build strong, trust‑driven relationships with talent managers, executives, and VIP guests with discretion and professionalism.
• Create a polished, consistent, high‑touch hospitality culture aligned with Wolfgang Puck standards.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and team development for FOH, barista, pantry, and support teams.
• Establish structure and systems for a brand‑new operation, including service standards, workflows, pacing, and guest‑experience flow.
• Partner with culinary leaders on menu development, seasonal offerings, tastings, and new program launches.
• Maintain food and beverage quality, cost controls, inventory integrity, and vendor partnerships.
• Manage all financial aspects of the operation, P&Ls, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Ensure reliable execution of pantry services and coffee/express programs, maintaining speed, quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Uphold compliance across HACCP, health codes, food safety, fire safety, and internal standards.
• Lead VIP activations, happy hours, special events, and evolving client needs with grace and adaptability.
• Champion operational excellence, thoughtful problem-solving, and a culture of inclusion and continuous learning.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in upscale or high‑end restaurant, luxury hotel, or premium catering environments.
• 5 plus years of progressive experience in high‑end hospitality, including leadership roles.
• Comfortable engaging with high‑profile clients, talent managers, and executives with confidence and discretion.
• A natural connector, someone with presence, approachability, and an ability to elevate the room.
• Collaborative, people‑focused leadership style with s