Executive Chef

Compass Group•Los Angeles, CA

25d•$95,000 - $10,500

About The Position

We’re opening a new, full‑scale restaurant inside WME’s flagship office, and we’re seeking an Executive Chef who brings culinary leadership, creative vision, and a refined sense of hospitality to a high‑profile, relationship‑driven environment. This Monday‑through‑Friday operation offers a rare opportunity to lead a premium culinary program with no late nights, while operating at the center of a fast‑paced, creatively charged campus. In addition to overseeing the restaurant kitchen, you’ll guide culinary execution for the full bar menu, barista‑led coffee program, grab‑and‑go offerings, and pantry services throughout the building. As Executive Chef, you will shape the food culture from the ground up, building systems, mentoring talent, and delivering cuisine that reflects Wolfgang Puck’s standards of quality, simplicity, and precision. This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys visibility, collaboration, and creating food that supports meaningful connections.

Requirements

4 plus years leading culinary teams in restaurant, workplace dining, or hospitality environments
A leadership style that balances high standards with mentorship, approachability, and clear communication
Strong culinary fundamentals with the ability to scale production across multiple service platforms
Experience with menu development, cost control, ordering, and inventory management
Comfort operating in a visible, relationship‑driven environment with discretion and professionalism
Ability to build structure and systems in a new operation while remaining flexible as the business evolves
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
Confidence collaborating with operations, hospitality, and client partners
An entrepreneurial mindset with pride in ownership, detail, and execution

Responsibilities

Lead all culinary operations for the private restaurant, bar menu, happy‑hour service, coffee and barista program, grab‑and‑go offerings, and campus pantry services
Establish and maintain a consistent, high‑quality culinary identity aligned with Wolfgang Puck Catering standards and WME’s workplace culture
Build strong working relationships with executives, agents, talent managers, and internal partners, bringing professionalism, discretion, and approachability to every interaction
Recruit, onboard, train, and develop culinary teams, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and disciplined kitchen environment
Design menus and culinary programs that balance creativity, seasonality, efficiency, and guest expectations
Partner cross‑functionally with operations and hospitality leadership to align service flow, pacing, and guest experience
Oversee food quality, execution standards, and presentation across all service platforms
Manage food costs, labor planning, ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships to ensure fiscal responsibility
Lead tastings, menu rollouts, and new program launches with confidence and clarity
Ensure consistent execution of coffee, express, and pantry offerings with a focus on speed, freshness, and quality
Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, health department, and internal standards
Support VIP activations, happy hours, and special events, adapting menus and production to evolving needs
Champion continuous improvement, thoughtful problem‑solving, and a culture of learning and accountability