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General Manager
Compass GroupSan Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jul 2026
💰 $110,000/yr($105,000/yr – $110,000/yr)
About the role
Salary: $105,000 - $110,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan
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.
"I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far." — 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
Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking an experienced and client-focused General Manager to lead a premier hospitality operation within a dynamic technology campus environment. 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 more than 1,800 guests daily.
The General Manager will serve as the primary on-site leader and client partner, ensuring exceptional hospitality experiences, operational excellence, financial performance, and a culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role requires a strategic hospitality professional who can successfully manage multiple service locations while driving catering growth, engaging with clients, and developing high-performing teams.
Key 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.
- Identify opportunities to increase catering revenue and enhance overall client satisfaction.
- Work closely with clients and internal teams to execute meetings, events, and special functions with exceptional attention to detail.
- Develop marketing and promotional strategies to drive awareness and participation in catering services.
- Manage the account within approved budgets while achieving financial and operational goals.
- Oversee annual budget development, forecasting, flash reporting, and P&L management.
- Analyze sales trends, labor metrics, and financial data to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
- Maintain accountability for purchasing, inventory management, cost controls, and cash handling procedures.
- Drive revenue growth while balancing quality, service, and profitability objective
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