Christopher G.

Christopher G. has a diverse range of work experience in the culinary industry. Christopher started their career in 2009 as a Catering Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager for the Wildlife Conservation Society. Christopher then worked as a Lead Line Cook for Aramark in their Premium Division, where they prepared food for ownership suites and guest suites at Citified. In 2010, they became a Sous Chef at Cafe Nordstrom, managing the back of house operations and assisting the Executive Chef.

From 2011 to 2014, Christopher worked as a Culinary Assistant at The Supporting Cast, primarily at Gracie Mansion, the residence of the Mayor of New York City. Christopher assisted the in-house culinary team in executing various events, from small dinner parties to large outdoor gatherings. Christopher also held the role of an Event Chef for Great Performances from 2011 to 2018, where they catered off-premise events and worked with industry leaders in special projects, brand representation, and product knowledge.

In 2015, Christopher joined Barilla Group as a Touring Event/Demo Chef, where they worked with the company's Corporate Executive Chef and their team to participate in national and local food events. Christopher then worked as a Culinary for Tapuz Staffing Services from 2018 to 2021, before transitioning to become the Lead Event Chef/Catering at Frankies 457 Spuntino. In this role, they oversaw event catering and served as the lead chef.

Most recently, Christopher worked as a Territory Sales Manager at Paris Gourmet Inc., responsible for managing sales in a specified territory. Christopher is currently working as a Sales Specialist at The Truffleist, starting in 2023. Overall, Christopher has gained extensive experience in various culinary roles, showcasing their versatility and expertise in the industry.

Christopher G. attended Johnson & Wales University from 1990 to 1992, where they pursued a degree in Culinary Arts. Christopher graduated with an A.O.S degree and achieved the designation of Cum Laude. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained a ServSafe Food Handler certification from ServSafe Certified in June 2019. Christopher also obtained a Food Handler Card from the New York City Department of Health & Mental in May 1996.