Culinary Production Manager

Compass Group•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Culinary Production Manager with Wolfgang Puck Catering at our Los Angeles Commissary, you will play a key leadership role in delivering the culinary excellence that defines our brand. This position oversees daily kitchen production supporting premier catered events, corporate dining, and high-profile client experiences throughout the Los Angeles market. The Culinary Production Manager leads a talented team of culinarians, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and execution in a fast-paced commissary environment. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on kitchen leader with experience in fine dining, catering, luxury hospitality, or high-volume restaurant operations who is passionate about developing teams and producing world-class cuisine at scale.

Requirements

3+ years of leadership experience in fine dining, catering, luxury hospitality, commissary, or high-volume restaurant environments.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams.
Strong understanding of food quality, kitchen operations, and production planning.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Passion for hospitality, culinary excellence, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

Lead daily culinary production to ensure timely execution of food preparations for catering events and corporate dining programs.
Manage and develop kitchen teams while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork.
Ensure all menu items are executed to Wolfgang Puck Catering's standards for quality, presentation, and consistency.
Monitor production schedules, labor, and workflow to meet business demands and event timelines.
Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.
Collaborate with Executive Chefs and Operations leadership to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
Assist with inventory management, product utilization, and waste reduction initiatives.
Support special events and additional operational needs as required.