Work with the Best

A proven track record of success with concepts and brands within North America. Casual dining to five diamond hotel fine dining to quick service food counters. Let me be your partner to execute an inspired, profitable operation.

Strategic Focus

TO ENSURE ONGOING GROWTH
My two passions are the foodservice hospitality and outdoor enthusiast businesses! A wide range of clients have been successful with my menus, guidance, systems and support in restaurants, hotels, quick service and fine dining. I have the experience to create your dream concept from scratch or fine tune your existing business to make it even more successful.

Breadth of Experience

TAP INTO MY UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE AND EXPERTISE
My experience ranges from five diamond luxury hotel properties to re-branding three star value-driven hotel restaurants. I have supported the single unit unique owner, operator restaurants, product development, B2B food service development, and recipe creation. I’ve consulted on many products outside of the food service industry including knives, clothing, shoes, and more. My experience with a wide variety of operations, distributors, suppliers, and service providers adds a unique perspective and brings fresh eyes to your business.

Creativity and Analytics

TO INCREASE CUSTOMER COUNTS AND PROFIT MARGINS
Get a seasoned hospitality veteran assessment of your business. I can analyze your menu both creatively and from a financial standpoint. I will provide a fresh perspective on your sales mix to find efficiencies and squeeze out additional profits. Let’s create guest excitement and inspire your current culinary staff with an injection of fresh ideas and new offerings that represent your brand.

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“I try to make food approachable for everyone. The goal is to make people comfortable, to make people familiar with the unfamiliar.”

In the Works

Chef Chris is partnering with former employees to bring his philosophy of celebration and respect for local ingredients to Maui.

Success Stories

Nick's Cove

Marshall, CA
Chef Chris revamped the menu at this beloved, historic seafood restaurant on Tomales Bay.
Cockscomb

San Francisco, CA
Chef Chris’s dream restaurant celebrating the melting pot of San Francisco through his philosophy of showcasing the local abundance of ingredients.
Acacia House

St. Helena, CA
An elevated version of Chef Chris’s signature cooking style in a beautiful Napa Valley setting.
Rosalie

Houston, TX
Chef Chris created a modern take on an Italian-American red sauce restaurant as an homage to his great grandmother.
Jackrabbit

Portland, OR
Chef Chris’s first venture out of the Bay Area, a celebration of the Pacific Northwest’s bounty.
Boccalone

San Francisco, CA
Chef Chris created this beloved artisanal salumi company, with over 20 varieties of cured and cooked meats and a sandwich shop in the famed Ferry Building.
Incanto

San Francisco, CA
Chef Chris elevated this neighborhood Italian restaurant to national recognition and cemented his philosophy of using whole animals and devotion to the best local produce.