Felipe Ospina
Hospitality Strategist | Industry Connector | Culinary Partnerships Advisor
- Role
- Culinary and Sales Consultant at Sysco
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Felipe Ospina
Felipe Ospina is a hospitality strategist from Bogotá, Colombia, based in Chicago, known for connecting chefs, restaurant groups, and food companies through strategic partnerships that strengthen the hospitality industry. Through his work with Sysco and his advisory practice, Ospina Hospitality Advising (est. 2014), he helps operators improve sourcing, build partnerships, and grow sustainable businesses. Felipe is deeply committed to community engagement, serving as Chair of the 2026 Feed Your Mind Gala for Pilot Light, Co-Chair of Sister Cities Chicago – Bogotá Chapter, and a member of the Giving Kitchen Community Engagement Council. A Level One Sommelier and marathoner, he is passionate about strengthening hospitality and the communities it serves.
Experience
Culinary and Sales Consultant
Jul 2024 — Present · US
Education
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
I left since I realized it was not my passion. , 2 Years of Computer Engineering
1999 — 2001
Gimnasio Saucara,Bucaramanga, Colombia
High School
1995 — 1998
Miami Dade College
Associate, Business
2003 — 2005
Gimnasio Nueva Escocia, Bogota,Colombia
HIgh School
1998 — 1999
American Sommelier Association
Level one , Wine
2008 — 2008
New York University
Continuing Education, Food and Beverage Management
2007 — 2007
Skills
- Restaurants
- Food
- Cooking
- Restaurant Management
- Menu Development
- Food & Beverage
- Menu Design
- Menu Creation
- Customer Service
- Hospitality
- Hospitality Management
- Public Relations
- Staff Training
- Hiring
- Inventory Management
- Purchasing
- Event Planning
- Profit
- Microsoft Office
- P&L Management
- Food Service
- Customer Relations
- Scheduling
- Team Building
- Marketing Strategy
- Social Media
- New Business Development
- Negotiation
- Vendor Relations
- Operations Management
- Coaching
- Fine Dining
- Food Cost
- Banquets
- Catering
- Hospitality Industry
- Marketing
- Sales
- Leadership
- New Restaurant Openings
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