About BUCK Hospitality

Leadership | Integrity | Excellence

Founded by Paul Buck, BUCK Hospitality Consulting partners with restaurant groups, clubs, and cultural institutions to strengthen leadership alignment, elevate guest experiences, and drive sustainable growth.

Paul brings more than two decades of executive experience leading world-class venues including Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, The Harvard Club of New York City, The LA Music Center, MoMA, and The San Francisco War Memorial. His approach blends operational excellence with authentic hospitality — aligning people, purpose, and performance to deliver excellence every day.

Our Approach

At BUCK Hospitality, we believe exceptional organizations thrive when leadership, culture, and strategy are in harmony.

We partner with owners, operators, and investors to:
• Assess team and leadership alignment
• Define measurable goals and priorities
• Build accountability systems that sustain results
• Coach and empower teams to deliver their best work

Our Values

Integrity · Excellence · Continuous Improvement · Teamwork · Authentic Hospitality · Accountability

These six values guide every engagement, every conversation, and every outcome. They reflect a lifetime commitment to service, leadership, and performance.

Meet Paul Buck

A seasoned hospitality executive and consultant, Paul’s leadership journey spans Patina Restaurant Group, Union Square Hospitality Group, and Restaurant Associates.

As Managing Partner with Union Square Hospitality Group, Paul worked alongside Danny Meyer and Executive Chef Gabriel Kreuther at The Modern at MoMA, where the team earned a Michelin Star and multiple James Beard Awards.

At Patina Restaurant Group, he collaborated with Founder Joachim Splichal to oversee operations for many of the West Coast’s most celebrated venues — including the LA Music Center, Hollywood Bowl, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, San Francisco War Memorial, LACMA, and Descanso Gardens.

Earlier in his career with Restaurant Associates in New York, Paul held leadership roles at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and The Harvard Club of New York City, while also managing catering programs for major national sporting events. After his tenure with M&T Bank, he returned to Restaurant Associates to lead catering sales for large-scale championships — including the US Open Tennis Championships, US Open Golf Championships, and The Ryder Cup — overseeing multimillion-dollar hospitality programs that required year-long planning cycles, complex logistics, and seamless execution.

In addition to his consulting work, Paul serves as President of SoCal Squash, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and official district of US Squash, leading efforts to grow participation and community engagement across Southern California — including programs and youth initiatives leading up to the LA28 Olympic Games.

Today, through BUCK Hospitality Consulting, Paul advises clients seeking measurable growth, stronger leadership, and enduring excellence in hospitality.

Let’s Connect

Ready to align your team and elevate your business?
Contact me today to discuss strategies and solutions tailored to your specific goals.

📧 paul@buckhc.com