Danielle Custer Email & Phone Number

Passion for Innovation, Creation, and ImplementationI am a professional chef, entrepreneur, and corporate executive specializing in product and program development. My expertise lies in product development, project and process management, thought leadership, culinary arts, client relations, and both creative and analytical thinking.Career Highlights:• Principal Consultant at DRC Food Art LLC: Currently consulting with small businesses in product development, manufacturing, program conceptualization, and implementation.• Project Manager at CuliNex: Recently helped companies bring food products to market.• Regional Director for Large Scale Food Programs: Managed operations for Amazon and Google.• Award-Winning Chef and General Manager: Started my career as a nationally acclaimed chef and general manager at high-profile hotel restaurants.Notable Achievements:• Created and scaled food service from serving 5,000 to 50,000 meals, expanding from three restaurants to 38 in five years, while overseeing national business worth $80 million.• Led, designed, and developed over 40 food programs, including the highly acclaimed Monte Cristo gourmet grilled cheese food truck and a unique quick-serve mobile fleet of four food carts.• Recognized by Food & Wine Magazine with the Best New Chef award and acknowledged by the James Beard Foundation.• Developed many food product lines and concepts for companies including the original product lines and production processes for Sahale Snacks, leading to an $88 million acquisition. I am known for my creativity and innovation, high energy, attention to detail and integrity, and fostering long-lasting mentoring relationships. I specialize in understanding the full context of food and beverage, dining as an experience, and tailoring programs to meet both upscale and casual environments' needs. Areas of Expertise:• Product and process development, CPGs, mobile food, restaurants, events, and corporate foodservice.• Dine-in and take-out services, including catering, fast casual, and grab & go.• Enhancing connections and hospitality experiences through flavor profile categorization.• Facilitating and collaborating with key stakeholders, including clients, staff, vendors, partners, and end-users.I demonstrate excellence in leading and collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to bring innovative culinary projects to life, ensuring they are on track, on time, and within budget.I'm available to discuss new opportunities, please contact me directly at danielle.r.custer@gmail.com

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