Meet our Chefs of the Year | Chef Appreciation Week 2024 | Part 4

September 13, 2024

Compass Group chefs passionately believe in​ the power of food to bring people together. They create a positive impact both in the industry and​ across the entire food system. Chef Appreciation​ Week is the opportunity to share how our chefs​ and their teams serve so much more than​ food.

Join us in celebrating our talented chefs and learning more about their unique backgrounds, inspirations, and accomplishments. Happy Chef Appreciation Week!

Stefanie Ellis

Executive Chef
Restaurant Associates

“I enjoy teaching our associates how to be aware of allergens and keep our guests safe.”

 

Jerl Griffin

Regional Executive Chef
Thompson Hospitality

“I love teaching guests cooking styles from around the world and sharing authentic cultural cuisine.”

 

Pete Combs

Executive Chef
Touchpoint Support Services

“There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone succeed when embracing our culinary craft.”

 

Carlos Calzado

Regional Executive Chef
Unidine

“The best part of being a chef at Compass is getting to meet and mentor so many students and chefs.”

 

Pauline Soukaphay

Chef de Cuisine
Wolfgang Puck Catering

“Being a chef allows me to explore new ingredients and cooking techniques while introducing my food culture to the world.”