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Steven Halliday
Atlanta, GA, USA
Catering and Restoration
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His\Her Talents

Years of experience: Above 20 years
Abilities: Sense of détail, Imaginative, Attached to principles, Empathy, Open minded, Flexibility, Structured, Like to plan
Languages:
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Accomplishments:
I am a Certified Executive Chef with more than two decades of culinary experience built through classical training, leadership, competition, and continued professional development. I completed the prestigious four-year Greenbrier Culinary Apprenticeship Program, where I trained under Certified Master Chefs and later advanced through the ranks to Executive Sous Chef at The Greenbrier Resort. Throughout my career, I have led culinary teams, opened and supported operations, developed menus and concepts, trained culinarians, and provided culinary consultation across multiple segments of the foodservice industry. I currently serve as a Culinary Specialist with Gordon Food Service, supporting customers throughout Georgia through menu development, operational solutions, training, product application, and culinary innovation. My professional accomplishments include being named ACF Atlanta Chef of the Year, winning the California Giant Berry Farms Top Chef competition, earning multiple culinary competition awards, and serving as a SkillsUSA judge. I am also actively involved with the American Culinary Federation and continue to mentor and support the development of fellow culinarians. My career remains centered on continuous learning, technical excellence, leadership, and giving back to the profession. I am currently pursuing one of my greatest professional goals: earning the designation of Certified Master Chef.

Educations

  • Date attended: from: 2003 to: 2004
    School: Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
    Description: I’ve completed a culinary program at Forbes Road Career and Technology Center, got my culinary degree at PCI and completed a four year apprenticeship program at the Greenbrier Resort under a Certified Master Chef.
    Degree: Associate's Degree
    Field of study: Culinary Arts

Experience

  • Name company: Gordon Food Service
    Title: Consulting Chef
    Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
    Experience abroad: No
    Time period: from: 03.2022 I currently work here
    Description:
Description:
This project will establish a chef-driven culinary enterprise focused on education, food, catering, consulting, and professional development. The vision is to create a comprehensive culinary platform where aspiring cooks, working chefs, foodservice professionals, and businesses can develop their skills while experiencing high-quality, professionally executed food.

At the core of the business will be a structured culinary training program covering classical and modern cooking techniques, butchery, baking and pastry, garde manger, sauces, global cuisines, food safety, menu development, costing, leadership, and kitchen management. Training will combine hands-on instruction with real-world production, allowing participants to develop both technical proficiency and operational discipline.

The business will also provide full-service catering, private dining, chef experiences, culinary classes, competition and certification preparation, menu development, restaurant consulting, product demonstrations, and customized foodservice training. Catering and events will serve not only as revenue streams but also as practical learning environments for developing culinarians.

The long-term goal is to build a respected culinary hub that connects education with industry experience, creates opportunities for mentorship and career advancement, supports local food businesses, and develops the next generation of culinary professionals while continuously advancing the craft of cooking.

Project progress: 1- Definition of Conceptproject-logo-part
  • Location and funding

    Partner's function: Investor
    Skills: Sales and Development, Financial Market, Research and Development, Investment, Catering and Restoration
    Years of experience: 5-10 years
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