Hospitality Manager in Training, Wolfgang Puck Catering / Los Angeles, CA

Compass Group•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WE ARE a family of companies delivering the best in food, hospitality, and support services. As the leading foodservice and support services company in the US, we are known for our great people, great service, and great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted our delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 250,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, museums, and much more – in all 50 states. WE BELIEVE that each and every employee plays a key role in our growth, innovation, evolution, and legacy. We know that the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting diverse expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar in everything we do. YOU ARE someone that is passionate about developing yourself and those around you. You enjoy being a part of a team that is collaborative, innovative, and driven to succeed. You are inspired to create lasting, memorable experiences for guests. You believe in delivering great service to guests, building strategic partnerships with clients, and continuing to learn and improve each day. You are flexible, adaptable, and are able to act decisively with little or no supervision. ABOUT THE MANAGER IN TRAINING ROLE: As a Hospitality/Front of House Manager in Training (MIT), you will gain preparation for a potential future role within our hospitality team leadership. Through this process, you will learn the best practices of your Compass Group sector, and facilitate these practices within areas which may include, but are not limited to: marketing, customer service, retail, merchandising, purchasing and supply chain, hiring, training, payroll, profit and loss, and more. As an MIT, you will be assigned to a training location to complete the on-site, hands-on learning portion of your onboarding and training experience while you participate, in tandem, in Compass Group’s Accelerated Manager Program (AMP). Upon successful completion of AMP, relocation within your assigned region may be required to be considered for placement opportunities. Placement or promotional opportunity into a full-time management position upon completion of AMP is based upon your performance and business need and is not guaranteed. As an AMP grad with a focus in hospitality/front of house operations, you may take on managerial assignments in operational areas such as: Café Management Catering Management Retail Management Dining Services Management Customer Service Management Merchandising Management ABOUT THE ACCELERATED MANAGER PROGRAM: AMP is a unique combination of assessment, organizational training, and one-on-one coaching that surfaces and develops our future leaders. AMP provides new and aspiring managers with an impactful, fast-track learning opportunity focusing on management development. AMP uses a personalized approach that aims to customize learning for your unique strengths, skills, and interests. This program can be completed in 12 weeks or more, depending on your learning needs, your pace, and the goals of your particular sector. By participating in AMP, you will receive: Competency-based assessment to identify your leadership strengths and opportunities for development Custom-built, personalized learning path with experiential learning, micro-courses, and simulations One-on-one peer support and mentorship 360° evaluation of progress and development

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree received by May 2026 or prior (required)
Demonstrated financial acumen including profit and loss management, inventory, and cash handling skills
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with peers, employees, clients, and customers
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Basic understanding of contract administration and client relations
Basic knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, and marketing
Competency in all Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

One year of customer service or hospitality work/internship experience (preferred)
Willingness to relocate for the right role or advancement opportunity
Driver’s License (preferred, but may be required for certain roles)