Christopher Place

Christopher Place is a seasoned culinary professional with extensive experience in leadership and menu management across various prestigious establishments. Currently serving as Senior Executive Chef at Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services since August 2023, Christopher has demonstrated expertise in team leadership and production planning. Previously, as Executive Chef at Wakonda Club from March 2023 to March 2024, duties included menu costing and written communication. Christopher also founded and operated Dirt Burger from January 2016 to April 2023, focusing on menu costing and engineering. The role of Culinary Operations Manager at Sam & Gabes from June 2016 to February 2018 showcased capabilities in culinary management. Additionally, at Iowa State University, Christopher held the position of Executive Chef, emphasizing local sourcing for events. Academic credentials include a degree in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America and coursework in Sustainable Business Management from Unity Environmental University.