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Regional Culinary Director

Compass Group

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2026

💰 $145,000/yr($135,000/yr – $145,000/yr)

About the role

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

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:

Client partnership, retention, and satisfaction
Financial performance
People development, performance, and culture
Innovation, operational excellence, and food safety
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