With over 20 years as a top hospitality executive, Ostergard began his journey in the culinary industry as Executive Chef at Gaylord’s in Kauai, Hawaii. He subsequently relocated to Wilmington, Delaware to run Executive Catering for MBNA.
While in Delaware, he co-owned and managed The Vault and Restaurant 821, receiving multiple accolades from Philadelphia Magazine, Zagat, and “3 Bells” from food critic Craig Leban. Later, Ostergard joined the Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group in San Francisco. As Director of Operations, he oversaw nine restaurant properties for the company, as well as multiple re-concepts and openings.
Prior to joining the Vine Hospitality family, Ostergard was President of Au Bon Repas - Cafe Claude, Gitane, and Gaspar.