Michael Wallace

Culinary Director @Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces

Napa, CA, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2022 — Present

Culinary Director @Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces

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Walnut Creek, CA, US

New Product Innovation. Owner of Gold Standard from concept to commercialization. Recipe Development for Marketing and Branding Content. Including Website, QR codes, Retail Digital Demo\'s. Existing Product Renovation. Cost Optimization of SKUs. Sales Demonstrations as well as lead on retail partner summits to showcase new and upcoming products.

EDUCATION

1999 — 2001

New England Culinary Institute

Associate of Arts (A.A.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training

SKILLS

HospitalityFood SafetyRestaurant ReviewsWine EducationMenu DevelopmentAmerican CuisineResearch and Development (R&D)Culinary ManagementNew Restaurant OpeningsRestaurantsMediterranean CuisineWine PairingMenu CostingFrench CuisineInternational CuisinesLocal FoodAsian CuisineCookingChefFood & BeverageCulinary TravelFine DiningCulinary SkillsRestaurant ManagementCuisineWine Tasting

ABOUT MICHAEL WALLACE

I am an innovative, quality-focused product developer and scientist with 20 years of culinary success, specializing in originating groundbreaking food products, creating formulas, and improving recipes for high-profile consumer brands. I offer experience working in Chef Thomas Keller’s world-renowned Michelin 3-star restaurants, developing best-in-class menus, ensuring the highest standards of excellence and ultimate dining experiences. I maintain a pulse on market trends to originate product ideas and groundbreaking food concepts, as well as take over and optimize existing products. I am a proven leader and collaborative partner who thrives in demanding, fast-paced kitchen environments. Specialties: Plant-Based Meat Products Plant-Based Meat Flavor & Texture Optimization Sugar-Free Replacements Chocolate Confections Gluten-Free CBD Vegan Nutrition Bakery & Pastry Food Product Development Formula & Recipe Development Menu Design Research & Development Taste Testing Food Analysis Process Improvement Manufacturing Project Management Prototype Design Product Commercialization Vendor & Supplier Relations Food Cost Management Team Leadership

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