Regional Culinary Director

Wolfgang Puck Catering

** Salary:**   **$135,000 - $145,000*
* ** Other Forms of Compensation:
Bonus Plan*
* 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 ( 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*
* Are you an experienced culinary leader who thrives in a high-visibility, client‑focused environment? Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a  
** Regional Culinary Director
** to lead culinary strategy and execution for a  
** single, nationwide technology client** .

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape food programs at scale, influence innovation, and partner closely with a sophisticated client in a fast‑paced, evolving sector.

Based in  
** Austin, TX** , this role provides national oversight and hands‑on leadership across multiple locations, ensuring culinary excellence, operational consistency, and a best‑in‑class guest experience.

** What You'll Do*
* As the Regional Culinary Director, you will lead and support all culinary and food‑related programs for this national account, partnering with operations, finance, and senior leadership to deliver strong results aligned with business and client goals.

You'll have responsibility for advancing results across key focus areas, including:

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** Client partnership, retention, and satisfaction*
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** Financial performance*
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** People development, performance, and culture*
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** Innovation, operational excellence, and food safety*
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** Drive consistency and quality*
* ** Key Responsibilities*
* + Provide culinary leadership for all locations within the national account, ensuring programs consistently meet or exceed contractual and brand expectations

+ Lead culinary strategy for new openings, renovations, and program expansions, contributing to Wolfgang Puck Catering's reputation for excellence

+ Build strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders, operations leaders, and cross‑functional partners

+ Foster a culture of engagement, growth, recognition, and accountability where teams feel proud of their work

+ Partner with senior leadership to review performance, discuss strategy, address challenges, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

+ Communicate client needs, account performance, and new company initiatives clearly and proactively

+ Support financial objectives through menu strategy, cost controls, and collaboration on profitability and performance analysis

+ Identify and implement culinary training and development programs that support team members at all skill levels

+ Drive consistency and quality through adherence to purchasing programs, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements

+ Champion innovation and best practices that enhance the guest experience while supporting scalability across a national platform

** What We're Looking For*
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