District Manager

Wolfgang Puck Catering
Salary: $72,000 - $125,000

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.”

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in MyOpportunity to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email then you can check the status under Careers in MyOpportunity by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.Click here_ to view the step-by-step instructions to refer a friend to this position._

Job Summary

Demonstrate the Wolfgang Puck culture, plans and directs business portfolio that achieves Key Performance Indicators. Partners with other senior management to discuss strategies, objectives, and obstacles. Monitors and strategizes to reach annual targets and new market solutions. Directs and manages the cross-functional teams. Oversees financial objectives, analyzes and monitors for profitability and risks. Strategic and timely communication with client stakeholders.

• People Operations
• Production & Systems
• Service Innovation and Presentation
• Purchasing Requirements
• Safety and Standards
• Hospitality and Training Programs

• Directs business to achieve high performance as measured by the client and company scorecards.
• Successfully builds relationships at all levels of the team, client, customer and WPC/Compass organizations.
• Identifies client's needs, communicates account progress and new company programs to client.
• Conducts and/or monitors customer, client and associate satisfaction insights.
• Attends key meetings and functions to maintain visibility.
• Delivers the corporate communications and priorities to both the regional team members and clients.
• Builds an effective, engaged, results achieving team.
• Communicates effectively with all team members, through conferences, individual consultation and committee participation.
• Ensures that all direct reports take specific action to attain WPC culture to above-satisfaction levels.
• Develops and monitors realistic and accurate budget and forecasts. Ensures that the business is meeting financial performance and client forecasts; optimizes financial performance and operational productivity.
• Reads and complies with all policies and procedures of WPC and Compass as appropriate.
• Ensures that Operations Leadership Team members are performing their responsibilities effectively and takes pro-active results action as needed.
• Ensures that audits are conducted at all facilities including but not limited to:
• Financial and Contractual
• Safety, Sanitation and Food Safety.
• People Engagement Experiences /Human Resources
• Prepares and conducts performance appraisals and reviews and approves performance appraisals completed by subordinates.
• Supports recruitment and training efforts; Develops and coaches management associates to meet staffing needs and talent management programs, as well as to ensure optimum utilization of region associates, while reducing turnover while not sacrificing quality.
• Projects and practices consistent ownership attributes, which provide a high level of customer service at all points of contact.

Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!
Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

*
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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

*
Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.*

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• 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.
Req ID: 1268103
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Gina Barbish
[[req\_classification]]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $141,500.00 per year