The Journey
Chef Michael (Mike) is classically trained with education in culinary arts, baking & pastry, food science & technology, foodservice management and culinary medicine. With over 20 years of experience, he has been involved in opening and managing foodservice operations starting from an initial idea to fully functioning restaurants, cafe's and the like. Despite his years of experience, he is a life-long learner and holds professional memberships with the World Master Chefs Society, American Culinary Federation and the Food Systems Leadership Network. As he travels around the world, he teams up with other chefs to create memorable experiences. His qualifications are:
- World Master Chef (MWMCS)
- Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP)
- Certified Culinary Medicine Professional (CCMP)
- Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
- Foodservice Energy Efficiency Expert (Fe3)
- Rational Certified Chef (RCC)
- Registered Architect
Career Highlights
- Featured Chef-Architect for The Nervous System Eats First Podcast with Dr. Stacey Denise - October 2025
- Diploma in Culinary Excellence - April 2025
- Chef Assistant to Food Network Chopped Champion, Chef Jay Rohlfing @ ACF's Culinary Immersion Experience - April 2025
- ACF Culinary Competition Judge - March 2025
- Featured Culinary Show Host for Eat This TV - 2024
- Excellence in Design, Layout & Consulting Award - 2017