Matthew Thompson

Matthew Thompson, MBA, WCMC, PCIII, CEC, CCA, GRAE, is the Chief Culinary Officer at Restaura Hospitality and has been a strategic, transformational executive shaping food systems and sustainability since 2017. They co-founded Harvest Table Culinary Group, where they developed innovative farm-to-institution models and led initiatives that increased guest satisfaction and sustainability practices. With a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, they launched a BIPOC procurement program and crafted industry-leading partnerships to promote ethical sourcing. Matthew's career is marked by a commitment to aligning culinary practices with environmental and social governance principles, earning them recognition and awards for their pioneering efforts in the field.