Mike Florea

About Mike Florea

I am a multi-skilled, culinary-driven professional with a strong background in both local and corporate business development within the food and beverage industry. With more than 25 years of experience, I have demonstrated effective leadership in team and project management. My expertise includes building and maintaining retail & foodservice supplier relationships, with extensive knowledge of local and global ingredients. Staying current on culinary trends and consistently generating innovative ideas to drive business success.

Experience

1. Owner Culinary Consultant

   Florea Culinary Consulting Llc

   Aug 2024 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   As a Culinary Consultant, I am dedicated to leveraging culinary expertise, industry relationships, and market insights to drive product development and elevate brand presence. My role encompasses a multifaceted approach, blending creativity with strategic partnerships to deliver exceptional culinary experiences aligned with any and all brand objectives.

Education

• Northwest High School

  Diploma

  2000

• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

  Culinary Arts 2002

Skills

• Bakery
• Food Cost Management
• Seafood
• Food Styling
• Food
• Food Safety
• Recipes
• Italian Cuisine
• Ingredients
• Catering
• Restaurant Management
• Food Industry
• Food Quality
• Chef
• Menu Costing
• Leadership
• Food
• Recipe Testing
• Dinners
• Sauces
• Gourmet
• Food Writing
• Cheese
• Food Cost Analysis
• Food Preparation
• Event Planning
• Cooking
• Meat
• Food Service Sanitation
• Hospitality
• Culinary Management
• Culinary Education
• Banquets
• Butchery
• Menu Engineering
• Menu Development
• Sanitation
• Pre-Opening
• Cuisine
• Grill