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Compass Group

Operations Controller

Compass Group, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Wolfgang Puck Catering

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

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.”

Job Summary Working as an Operations Controller

you will be responsible for the accounting activity within an assigned account(s) and assisting the Regional Director of Finance with all aspects of the financial activities that occur within the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Track and transfer back of house labor and product cost from commissary to Los Angeles market catering units.

Enter back of house/kitchen invoices.

Back of house event cost analysis.

Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts

Analyzes financial results for both internal and external use

Tracks and maintains monthly P/L and balance sheet activity

Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities

Reviews general ledger and balance sheets

Resolves various accounting/reconciliation issues

Completes financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting; manages report preparation and distribution

Maintains inventory and cost control procedures

Performs administration of Payroll and Human Resources

Oversees all cash handling procedures

Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience

A minimum of two to five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities

Accounting experience in foodservice, retail or hospitality industry, foodservice operations experience a plus

Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses

Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information

Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships

Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

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)

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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_WPC.pdf

The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.

The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.

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