Culinary Program Manager - Traxler Management : Job Details

Shape the Future of Culinary Excellence as Our Culinary Program Manager

Are you passionate about crafting unforgettable dining experiences, streamlining operations, and bringing bold culinary visions to life? Join us as our Culinary Program Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in transforming food programs across our family of restaurant and bar businesses.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your culinary creativity and strategic leadership to design menus that excite customers, optimize food costs (COGs), and align seamlessly with operational realities. From reimagining offerings at established locations to leading the transition of select bars into vibrant grill and taphouse concepts, you'll help us define what's next for our brand.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and refine menus that balance innovation, customer appeal, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with kitchen teams to streamline prep processes and align resources with seasonal demands.
• Build systems to manage COGs with precision, ensuring consistency and profitability.
• Lead initiatives to establish commissary kitchens and optimize vendor partnerships, securing high-quality and cost-effective ingredients.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing new ideas and promotions that elevate the dining experience.

Who You Are: You're a culinary professional with a keen eye for detail, a passion for innovation, and the strategic mindset to balance creativity with efficiency. You thrive on collaboration, clear communication, and delivering results that drive both customer satisfaction and business growth.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of a growing hospitality group committed to excellence.
• Work closely with passionate teams to make a tangible impact across multiple locations.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role based in Eugene, OR, with travel opportunities to Portland Metro and Central Oregon.

If you're ready to combine your culinary expertise with strategic leadership and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!