Richard Fisher has a diverse work experience in the culinary industry. Richard currently holds the position of Corporate Executive Chef / Director of Culinary Business Development at Performance Food Group since 2018. Prior to that, they founded and worked as a consultant and executive chef at Culinary Rocks starting from 2016. From 2001 to 2016, they served as the Executive Chef of Food & Beverage at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. Other notable roles include Executive Sous Chef at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort from 1998 to 2001 and Executive Chef / F&B Manager at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort from 1997 to 1998. Richard also has experience as a Personal Chef at Rockefellers JY Ranch, Executive Chef at Spring Creek Resort, and Yacht Club Executive Chef at Turnberry Associates, among other positions. Richard's work experience showcases their expertise and success in various culinary roles throughout their career.
Richard Fisher has a diverse education history with a focus on culinary arts and hospitality. In 1991, they obtained an Associates in Specialized Technology in Culinary Arts from the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts. Richard also pursued various certificate programs, including Wine Education from Academie du Vin, Pastry Discipline from Ecole Le Notre, French Gastronomy from Ecole Ritz Escoffier, and French Cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu. Richard furthered their education by completing continued education in Advanced Culinary Training at The Culinary Institute of America from 2010 to 2023. Additionally, they received several certifications, such as Master Craftsman from The Craft Guild of Chefs in 2013, Inducted Disciple from Disciples of Escoffier in 2011, Chef Rotisseur from Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs in 1999. Richard's diverse education in culinary arts and hospitality management demonstrates their dedication and expertise in the field.
January, 2018 - present