Chef Russell Michel - INHC, CWA
"The Culinary Architect’s Executive Chef, Russell Michel and his partner, Jerry, were wonderful to work with! Chef Russell immediately understood our desire to incorporate flavor characteristics from our Estate wines Their work with our team was truly transformative! Their positivity in creating food from the heart and ensuing an atmosphere of cohesive collaboration made this process joyful, memorable, and inspirational. We highly recommend the Culinary Architect
for any program looking to elevate,
revamp or re-inspire a team."
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Carla Jeffries
Managing Director
Blue Rock Vineyard
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Chef Russell Michel
Project Manager
Phone:
916 317-2440
Email:
Location:
Tucson, Arizona
Your Consultant
With vast experience in the wellness industry, large hotels, restaurants, catering companies, I want to work together with you on bringing the vision to life through collaborating on the individual needs of the business. Each project deserves acute focus, precise planning and sustainable implementation to be successful. That is what is important to us. I am eager to map out the needs of your business, and provide the necessary tools to achieve a successful future. I want to provide my 40 years of a rich career to you for the betterment of your life and longevity of the business. I listen generously to your needs and deliver based upon your goals. The projects are delivered on time with measurables to ensure sustainable growth.
"In less than 2 weeks as our consulting Executive Chef, Russell developed a menu with original recipes that marries with our wines and local produce. Russell and his partner, Jerry, trained our staff to prepare the meals and plate them beautifully. By the end of 2 weeks, we were confident with our ability to provide an exceptional guest experience. I wish that I could be better at articulating Russell’s positive energy and attitude, exceptional culinary skills, and hospitality business acumen. Let me end this recommendation with one word…FABULOUSO!"
Kenny Kahn
Owner. Winegrower
Blue Rock Vineyard
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Development and Consistency
Menu Development
Profitability
Efficiencies
Backed by 4 decades of experience as a professional chef, Chef Russell Michel's strategic services meet the needs of all food and beverage operations - from small startups to large companies. By utilizing wellness as a key focus while incorporating indigenous elements and creativity we will deliver effective and sustainable enhancements with measurable growth. Menu design, food styling, kitchen design and equipment selection, recruiting and hiring, training and development, consistency monitoring.
The Culinary Architect exists to solve the critical issues facing our clients. My collaborative and focused approach is not only what differentiates me, but also what makes our projects successful. I provide a broad range of services and solutions to help organizations facilitate change, achieve their vision while optimizing performance and productivity for long term results. Building guest satisfaction and associate engagement is essential to developing loyalty beyond reason for YOY growth.
Chef Russell Michel is trained in Six Sigma and Branding which helps all businesses not only reach, but exceed their goals. A strategic plan is essential to creating sustainable financial growth through streamlining costs in labor and waste. Collaboration is essential for the successful transition from strategy, to plan, to action. Enhanced efficiencies and consistency equals bottom line results.
