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Wolfgang Puck Catering

Salary: $28.00 - $30.00 Per Hour

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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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9-oBrENwdQ)

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

The Catering Coordinator serves as a critical liaison between Management, Clients, and Culinary Team ensuring flawless coordination of logistics and seamless execution.

This role is highly collaborative and hands-on, requiring active involvement across operations, marketing, and client communications. The Catering Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining organization, accuracy, and client readiness at every stage of the event process.

Key Responsibilities

• Input and maintain all event data, including inquiries, tentative holds, and confirmed bookings

• Assemble and manage comprehensive event files, including orders, invoices, contracts, and related documentation

• Track deposits and support monthly invoicing and reporting

• Create detailed function sheets, captain packets, signage, buffet menus, and other event materials

• Prepare proposals and staffing requests for upcoming events

• Assist with client walk-throughs, tastings, and on-site coordination to ensure flawless execution

• Provide hands-on support before, during, and after events as needed

• Deliver exceptional client communication and service throughout the entire event lifecycle

• Coordinate across departments to ensure alignment, accuracy, and timely updates

• Schedule appointments, meetings, and travel for the catering team

• Partner with the marketing team to promote events and support sales initiatives

• Support sales efforts with accurate information, proposals, and client-facing materials

• Research, source, and evaluate vendors to support successful event execution

• Perform other tasks as assigned to support catering events and culinary operations

• Critical liaison between Culinary Team and Client on menus

Qualifications:

• Experience in dining, catering and/or events.

• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as the business demands.

• Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills.

• Proficient computer skills including MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_WPC.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1500220

Wolfgang Puck Catering

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