CHRISTOPHER M WILMOTH
Red Hook,NY
Summary
I have enjoyed twenty-five years in the foodservice industry, with management of sales and culinary development I have a lasting impression on menus internationally. I am excited to bring my sales and culinary passion and experience to your company.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Chef
World Flavors
- Recipe development, menu costing, inventory management
- Foodservice/ industrial accounts sales - Asian noodles, sauces
- Culinary Sales, presentation and international food show presenter
- Mexico- Asian menu restructuring
- NPD - LTOs
Foodservice / Industrial Sales, New Business Development/ Corporate Chef
Lee Kum Kee Inc.
06.2012 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Traditional Chinese sauce manufacturer
- Industrial and foodservice sales and marketing
- Leads new product development (sauce) and sauce matching (Asian sauce) for this traditional Chinese sauce manufacturer
- Leads culinary and sales presentations, including restaurant marketing research
- 21 million in Food Service sales 2015 – Latino market, development and menu execution
- National account sales, Panda Express, (international) P.F
- Chang’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Souplantation, TGI Friday’s, Red Lobster, Del Taco, Taco Bell, Google
- Industrial accounts sales include Clorox, Ken’s Foods, Ventura Foods, Stampede Meats, Tyson Foods
- Traditional Chinese sauce manufacturer
Corporate Chef/Director of Culinary Development
Kagame USA
01.2009 - 03.2012
- Lead developer of sauces for this manufacturer of custom international sauces (Asian, Mexican and American) for foodservice industry including tomato sauces (Mediterranean and Latin), cream sauces, BBQ/wing sauces, and Asian sauces; clients included YUM! Brands Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC (domestic and international), Domino's Pizza, Darden, Subway, Applebee’s, Panda Express, Costco, and Brinker
- Led new product development Ideations for domestic and international culinary ideations
Foodservice Retail Sales Manager/Corporate Chef
Borges USA
04.2007 - 11.2008
- Responsible for chain account sales and lead culinary for new product development and ideation sessions for purveyor of Spanish and Italian retail and foodservice items including olive oil, artichoke hearts, and marinated vegetables to military commissaries, club stores, and retail in-store presentations
- Led retail, foodservice, industrial sales and marketing presentations
- Managed broker relationships, fostered QSR relationships for new sales opportunities and developed new items through market research and customer input
Director of Culinary Applications/Corporate Chef
Lyons Magnus Inc.
12.2001 - 02.2007
- Company Overview: Leader in dessert toppings
- Led dessert and beverage innovation for foodservice chain accounts; Lyons is a leader in dessert toppings whose products include fruit fillings, ice cream toppings, flavored syrups, and healthcare food products
- Responsible for new product development for major QSR chains and Lyons Magnus branded items
- Developed successful culinary products for Sonic, Jack-in-the-Box, Steak ‘n Shake, Whataburger, Burger King, and Brinker
- Leader in dessert toppings
Corporate Chef
California Culinary Development Group
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Led American regional culinary tours and client market research, developed (concept to market) upscale home meal replacement/grocery store chains including Marks& Spencer, White Rose, and Sainsbury; culinary platforms included Regional Mediterranean, California Cuisine, and Contemporary Healthy Eating concepts
- Developed recipes, menus, and handling conditions for charcuterie as well as prepared foods for Save Mart Supermarkets; HACCP and all regulatory standards
Corporate Chef
Stanislaus Food Products Company
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Developed Corporate Research and Development division for this purveyor of fine tomato products and custom-made sauces and branded items
- Worked closely with domestic / international sales and marketing for research on new products and developed national chain account relationships with culinary and purchasing
- Led client presentation for Papa John’s, Brinker, Darden, and Pizza Expo, Red Lobster, Olive Garden Piazza Hut –Sydney, Manila, Singapore, Mexico
Chef
Culinary Institute of America Greystone
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Coursework in food styling and photography – Terry Sandersen Food Styling
- Greystone restaurant and special events with Joyce Goldstein
- Recipe and menu development (California Cheeses and Milk Advisory Board)
Co-owner/Chef
Liberty Foods Inc
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Full-service bakery with prepared foods and catering
- Research and development (Starbucks and Harry & David catalog)
- Starbucks local research and development for innovative baked goods catering to the breakfast and lunch day parts; supplied three Oregon Starbucks locations
Associate of Arts Culinary
Culinary Institute of America
01.1985 - 01.1987
Corporate Executive Chef
TMI Trading Company
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Regularly reviewed industry trends and competitor offerings to ensure continued relevance of menu items while also identifying opportunities for innovation.
- Satisfy our clients needs by working with sales and marketing to develop, maintain and grow these relationships
Education
Chef - food styling and photography
Culinary Institute of America Greystone
St. Helena, CA01.1998
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY01.1987
Skills
- Spanish speaking
Timeline
Corporate Executive Chef
TMI Trading Company
09.2017 - 11.2018
Foodservice / Industrial Sales, New Business Development/ Corporate Chef
Lee Kum Kee Inc.
06.2012 - 03.2018
Corporate Chef/Director of Culinary Development
Kagame USA
01.2009 - 03.2012
Foodservice Retail Sales Manager/Corporate Chef
Borges USA
04.2007 - 11.2008
Director of Culinary Applications/Corporate Chef
Lyons Magnus Inc.
12.2001 - 02.2007
Corporate Chef
California Culinary Development Group
01.2001 - 01.2004
Corporate Chef
Stanislaus Food Products Company
01.1998 - 01.2002
Chef
Culinary Institute of America Greystone
01.1997 - 01.1998
Co-owner/Chef
Liberty Foods Inc
01.1993 - 01.1997
Associate of Arts Culinary
Culinary Institute of America
01.1985 - 01.1987
Consultant Chef
World Flavors
Chef - food styling and photography
Culinary Institute of America Greystone
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Culinary Institute of America
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