Regional Culinary Director

 Salary: $140,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan 

Pay Grade: 16 

 

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

Are you an ambitious and proven culinary professional looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills? If so, Wolfgang Puck Catering, a world-class company in the food service industry, has the perfect role for you - Regional Culinary Director!

As a Regional Culinary Director at Wolfgang Puck Catering you will have the exceptional opportunity to implement and support the operational maintenance of all food-related programs within your assigned region. You will play a key role in planning and advising business portfolio that achieves Key Performance Indicators. Partners with senior management to discuss strategies, objectives, and obstacles. Monitors and strategize to reach annual targets and new market solutions. Directs and leads the cross-functional teams. Coordinates financial objective & analysis and supervise for profitability and losses.

Meets commitment to results for all areas of responsibilities. Including but not limited to:
▫ Client Retention and Satisfaction
▫ Revenue and Profitability Leadership
▫ People, Performance & Culture 
▫ Innovation, Operational Excellence and Safety 

Key Responsibilities:
Lead all aspects of the opening of new accounts, ensuring that our culinary operations meet and exceed contractual obligations. Will contribute to our outstanding reputation.
•    Successfully builds relationships at all levels of the team, client, customer and RA/Compass organizations. 
•    Build an exciting culture through growth, development, recognition and rewards of dedicated associates in which they are Proud to Work. Building an effective, engaged, results achieving team. 
•    Identifies client's needs, communicates account progress and new Company programs to client. 
•    Provide support for regional accounts in all aspects of culinary operations, ensuring contractual obligations are met
•    Assist in implementing corporate and regional programs based on sector and regulatory standards
•    Identify and communicate strategies to improve customer and client satisfaction
•    Identify and implement training programs to ensure high-quality food and service at facilities
•    Encourage compliance with purchasing programs and initiatives

Qualifications:
•    An Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from a recognized Culinary school, a Bachelor’s Degree in a Food Service or Hospitality Management Program, or equivalent experience in the field.
•    Five (5) years of progressive food service management experience, two (2) in a multi-unit setting
•    Ability to operate a standard computer, including proficient use of MS Office applications
•    ServSafe certified within one (1) year of date of hire
•    Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
•    Excellent interpersonal skills
•    Experience in crafting and implementing culinary training programs for individuals with different skill levels
•    Must be willing to travel 50% of the time
 

Join our Team!

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