John C.

John C. serves as the Corporate Director of Culinary at Cura Hospitality since June 2023, focusing on the development of various culinary programs including Cura Culinary College, Cura FRESH Standards, and a dedicated culinary webpage. Prior to this role, John was an Area General Manager at Sodexo from November 2021 to May 2023, and also held the position of Director of Dining and Nutrition Services at Compass Group USA between October 2019 and November 2021, managing food and nutrition for a long-term care facility. John's experience includes roles as District Manager and Director of Dining Services at Healthcare Services Group, and Executive Chef at Genesis. Additional roles include Opening Kitchen Manager for Pop Shop Medford and Executive Chef consultant at Keg and Kitchen. John began culinary training as a Lead Line Cook at Trump National Golf Club and Brookdale Senior Living. Educational qualifications include a certification in Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services from the University of Florida, and an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts from The Art Institutes.