Zach Calkins

Zach Calkins has extensive work experience in the culinary industry. Zach currently serves as the VP of Customer Experience/Executive Chef at Standard Meat, where they oversee the strategic development of new product innovation. Prior to this role, they were an Executive Chef at the same company.

Before joining Standard Meat, Zach worked as a Senior Leader Network Member at Conscious Capitalism, Inc. Zach also worked as a Culinary Free Agent at ZDC LLC, where they were responsible for manufacturing culinary support and restaurant services.

Earlier in their career, Zach was the Managing Partner/Chef at Food and Drink Resources and the Corporate Executive Chef at Consumer Concept Group LLC/Toms Urban 24. Zach also served as the SVP of Culinary Innovation at Quiznos, where they oversaw menu innovation and product development on a global scale.

Zach's career began as an Executive Chef at Strings Restaurant, a fine dining establishment in Denver known for its contemporary American cuisine.

Zach Calkins completed an Associate degree in Culinary Arts at the New England Culinary Institute. Additionally, in 2022 to 2023, they attended the Stagen Leadership Academy, although the specific degree and field of study are not provided.