Chefs/Culinary Arts/Hospitality Keynote Speakers
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Chefs, Culinary Arts, and Hospitality keynote speakers offer more than industry insights—they share powerful stories of service, creativity, and human connection. These speakers draw from rich experiences in culinary arts and guest relations to inspire audiences with lessons in leadership, teamwork, and excellence. Their message resonates across industries, highlighting the universal impact of hospitality done right.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 7 Videos: 3
Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE Featured
Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Global Expert on Leadership and Customer Service
Mark is an international bestselling author and award-winning keynote speaker on leadership, customer service, business growth, and organizational performance. Mark's given more than 3,000 presentations in every US state and in 14 countries.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 4 Videos: 3
Bethenny Frankel
Television Host & New York Times Bestselling Author
Bethenny Frankel is a self-made businesswoman, TV producer, multiple New York Times bestselling author, and mother. She is the Founder & CEO of Skinnygirl, a lifestyle brand offering practical solutions to women, including the recent launch of the Skinnygirl Jeanswear Collection, which sold out on HSN within hours.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 5
Chef Jeff Henderson
Former Star of The Chef Jeff Project & New York Times Best-Selling Author of "Cooked"
From imprisoned drug dealer to renowned chef, Chef Jeff inspires audiences with his emotional journey of redemption from the streets to the stove. He reveals how lessons from the streets transfer to business, offering unique expertise on interpersonal relationships and managing a diverse workforce.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Sandra Lee
Emmy-Winning Television Chef; Best-Selling Author; Cancer Survivor
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Danny Meyer
CEO - Union Square Hospitality Group
Danny Meyer is the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and the founder of Shake Shack. Union Square Hospitality Group comprises some of New York’s most beloved restaurants, including Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, and more.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 7
Candace Nelson
Founder of Sprinkles & Pizzana; WSJ & NYT Bestselling Author; Food Network and Netflix Personality and Producer
Candace revolutionized the baking industry when she left a career in finance to start Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and Cupcake ATM. She is now innovating the pizza space with her award winning pizza concept, Pizzana. She is also a WSJ and NYT bestselling author, TV personality and producer.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Kim Nelson
CEO of Daisy Cakes, Shark Tank Survivor
Shark Tank star, Kim Nelson is 5’ 4”, but she packs a giant-size message for her audiences on how she is living the American Dream.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Alan O'Neill
The Change Agent
Alan O’Neill MBA is an international business consultant and non-exec board director working with blue-chip organizations across the spectrum of industry. From Financial Services, FMCG, Hospitality, Industrial, IT, Motor, Retail, Telcos, Tourism, Travel and others. With 30+ years of front line board level experience.
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