Resident General Manager
Compass GroupAbout the role
Salary: $125,000 - $150,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan, Relocation Assistance Available
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
- Provide overall leadership for all food and beverage operations across the campus, including multiple dining venues and event spaces
- Oversee on-site catering and support execution of off-premise events, ensuring consistency in quality and experience
- Partner with culinary leadership to develop innovative, seasonally inspired menus across outlets and events
- Foster an inclusive, guest-focused culture that prioritizes hospitality at every touchpoint
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with museum and Momentary stakeholders
- Lead, coach, and support team members across multiple locations, creating opportunities for growth and development
- Guide operational excellence across diverse venues, ensuring service, safety, and quality standards are met
- Manage financial performance across outlets and catering programs, including forecasting and cost controls
- Support planning and delivery of high-profile events, exhibitions, and community programming
- Ensure alignment and consistency across all campus food and beverage experiences
What We’re Looking For
- Experience leading multi-unit food and beverage operations or complex hospitality environments
- Ability to oversee diverse venues and event formats, including off-site catering
- Strong operational mindset paired with a thoughtful, guest-centered approach
- Confidence managing multiple priorities across a campus-style setting
- A collaborative leader who builds strong, trusting relationships
- Passion for hospitality, food, and creating meaningful experiences
- Commitment to developing teams and fostering an inclusive workp
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