Christopher Ropp

About Christopher Ropp

With over a decade of experience, I lead Garnish Catering as Owner and Chef, blending culinary artistry with business acumen. Certified by the American Culinary Federation, I am committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering innovation and growth. My mission aligns with creating memorable events, enhancing team collaboration, and expanding partnerships to establish Garnish Catering as a trusted name in the industry. At Garnish Catering, I have spearheaded initiatives to diversify revenue streams, including the launch of \"Garnish-To-Go\" and \"Garnished Affairs\" events. By forming strategic partnerships and relocating to a larger facility, our team has expanded operations while maintaining exceptional quality. My leadership emphasizes negotiation and quality assurance, ensuring consistent growth and client satisfaction.

Experience

1. Owner and Chef

   Ivy Hills Country Club

   Feb 2016 — Present · Blue Ash, OH, US

   Owner/Operator – Three Ginger LLC dba Garnish Catering. 20••••25.o Grew $600k small business to $1.5M in revenue.o Partnered with a venue as the exclusive caterer (The Palomar).o Created new partnerships with venues for Garnish Catering as a preferred caterer. Grew from 4 to 36 Traveled as far as Augusta, Georgia to cater for corporate entities, 2016-19.o Expanded “Garnish-To-Go” prepared meals into a delivery service during the COVID-19 pandemic through present day.o Introduced “Garnished Affairs” events to keep team members employed and add a new stream of revenue.o Successfully moved from the original 1400 square foot location to a new 3200 square foot location. Designed new space and implemented equipment layout. Coordinated trades to deliver products on time.

Education

• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

  AAB, Culinary Arts

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• Food Service
• Food Industry
• Haccp
• Ingredients
• Club
• Wine
• Banquets
• Butchery
• Training
• Recipes
• Culinary Management
• Budgets
• Food
• Pastry
• Seafood
• Time Management
• Hospitality Management
• Sauces
• Event Management
• Menu Development
• Sanitation
• Dinners
• Culinary Skills
• Baking
• Food Cost Analysis
• Food Preparation
• Event Planning
• Food Quality
• Menu Costing
• Chef
• Team Building
• Restaurants
• Marketing
• Food Safety
• Fine Dining
• Cuisine
• Servsafe
• Food
• Recipe Testing
• Cpr Certified