Director of Culinary Program Management

Ready to be part of something extraordinary? At Cooper’s Hawk, connection is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for passionate people to join us. When you become part of our team, you step into a collaborative, supportive culture built on Uncompromising Hospitality, where standards and genuine care come together to create something truly unforgettable.  As we continue our exciting journey, you’ll help us deliver unforgettable experiences to our Wine Club Members and the entire Cooper’s Hawk community. Join us, and let’s turn moments into lasting memories.   The Director of Culinary Program Management is a critical integrator role that ensures culinary strategy is translated into scalable, executable, and operationally sound outcomes.  This role owns the end-to-end planning, governance, and execution of culinary initiatives—from early ideation and development through testing, approval, operational readiness, and sustained execution in restaurants. The Director of Culinary Program Management ensures clear processes, disciplined adherence, clean cross-functional handoffs, and formal validation at key milestones, enabling innovation without compromising operational excellence.    Partnering closely with Culinary R&D, Culinary Operations, Supply Chain, Menu, Operations Integration, Finance, and Systems teams, this role provides structure, visibility, and accountability across the full lifecycle of menu innovation, culinary improvements, and food & beverage initiatives.    This position is ideal for a highly organized, hospitality-minded leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, process, and execution and who brings rigor, clarity, and collaboration to complex culinary work.    How You Will Succeed :   Culinary Process, Structure, and Standards (End-to-End Ownership)

• Lead the review, definition, and documentation of culinary roles, responsibilities, processes, and standards across both Culinary R&D and Culinary Operations.
• Identify process gaps, redundancies, or breakdowns, and develop new or refined processes where needed to support scalability and consistency.
• Establish and reinforce process adherence, governance, and accountability across culinary initiatives.
• Ensure standards are practical, operationally viable, and clearly communicated.

Culinary Project Execution & Governance

Culinary Testing Leadership

Menu Development & Menu Cycle Integration

Cross-Functional Integration & Communication

Process & Systems Enablement

Menu & Product Implementation

Operational Integration & Continuous Improvement

What You Will Bring :

Compensation Range : $140,000-$180,000 + bonus potential. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity.   What You’ll Get :

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.      The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

About Us

Cooper's Hawk features a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail for entertaining and a full-service restaurant, bar and private event space, offering a modern-yet-casual dining experience. Each scratch-kitchen menu item is designed to pair with our wines. Speaking of wine...the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club is perhaps the largest in the world, offering not only top-notch award-winning wines but also exclusive Wine Club membership benefits, including curated dining and travel experiences. Since 2005, we've brought the Napa Valley experience to our guests and Wine Club members, and now, with Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk, we’re bringing the vibrant flavors of Rome to them as well. Together, we’re creating a lifestyle brand like no other.