2025 Schedule
From Chef Leader to Business Partner: What Thinking Like an Owner Really Means
Peter McCaffrey (Culinary Director, Leading Caterers of America)
Jerin Dunham (Partner, Delightmore)
Location: Handel
Date: Tuesday, November 11
Time: 10:50 am - 12:00 pm
Track:
Culinary Innovation Group (CIG)
Vault Recording: TBD
This session helps chefs step into an ownership mindset—and helps principals articulate what they need from their chefs to drive sustainable success.
Topics covered:
● Making decisions with long-term impact in mind, not just daily production
● Understanding how ownership views cash flow, CapEx, ROI, and labor burden
● Taking initiative and stepping into partnership beyond the kitchen
Roundtable Prompt: “What does thinking like an owner look like from a chef’s seat? And what does it require from ownership to make it possible?”