Executive Chef - South San Francisco - Wolfgang Puck Catering

    Wolfgang Puck Catering
    Wolfgang Puck Catering South San Francisco

    4 days ago

    Description

    As Commissary Executive Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations while working hands-on with the team to deliver safe, well-executed food at scale. This is an opportunity for a chef who enjoys structure, ownership, and growth, and who is comfortable balancing batch production with catering execution in a fast-moving environment.

    This role leads a dynamic workplace and catering commissary supporting daily employee dining alongside a growing catering business. The operation is production-driven, quality-focused, and built around consistency, efficiency, and collaboration.

    This role is Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends for events.

    Responsibilities

    • Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations for a workplace dining and catering commissary
    • Plan and execute regular and modified menus in alignment with company guidelines and production needs
    • Ensure all food is prepared according to standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
    • Complete and utilize production sheets, waste logs, and quality checks to maintain consistency and control
    • Train and develop kitchen staff on food preparation, equipment use, food safety, and sanitation standards
    • Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen areas and equipment
    • Manage food and non-food inventory to support volume while maintaining cost controls
    • Oversee proper use of leftover food products in accordance with company standards
    • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations and audit requirements
    • Follow all safety policies, reporting procedures, and operational guidelines
    • Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development initiatives

    Qualifications

    • Associate degree or equivalent professional culinary experience
    • Five or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
    • Strong experience in high-volume, production-driven foodservice environments
    • Catering experience strongly preferred
    • Background in institutional or batch cooking operations
    • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work alongside the team
    • Solid understanding of food quality, sanitation, production flow, and food cost controls
    • Comfortable using basic computer programs, including Microsoft Office and email
    • Willingness to participate in client satisfaction and engagement initiatives
    • ServSafe certification preferred

    Apply to Wolfgang Puck today

    Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

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    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.

    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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