Business Management for Chefs - August 14th - Leadership & Management

Dates: August 14th, 2023; 2-5pm EST

Instructor: Chip Klose, Consultant @chipklosecoaching

Location: Online

Price: $280

# of students: 20

As the partner of Chefs in all aspects of pastry, Valrhona is excited to offer for the first time this business class designed for professional Chefs. Taught by Chip Klose, who has over 20 years of experience working in the industry and consulting, you will learn the important systems and structures to help you launch, grow, and scale a profitable concept.

This class will be held online. This session is the third part of a 4 session series, with sessions happening every Monday, 2-5pm EST, from July 31st - August 21st . The maximum capacity for each class is 20 students, so you will be able to have all your questions answered in an interactive environment. 

Sessions can be purchased individually for $280 per session, or all 4 sessions can be purchased for $1,000. For any questions, please contact us at ecolebrooklyn@valrhona.com 

Session Module:

• August 14th (2-5pm EST): Leadership & Management (Mission, Vision, Values, Expectations, Hiring, Training, Managing, Staff Development)

Chip Klose, Consultant @chipklosecoaching

Chip Klose is a NYC-based restaurant consultant as well as the host of the Restaurant Strategy Podcast. Over the past 20 years he’s worked with James Beard Award-winners and Michelin-starred chefs, and has opened numerous properties to rave reviews in one of the most saturated markets in the world.

His goal — both in the work he does with his clients as well as on the podcast — is to help chefs and operators build more profitable restaurants. Guests on his podcast have included New York Times bestselling author Martin Lindstrom, Wharton professor Peter Fader, Founder of Cali BBQ Media, Shawn Walchef, and many, many more. The show is consistently listed on Apple’s Top 100 Marketing Podcasts, and was recently voted as a Top 20 Restaurant Podcast by Feedspot.

As a coach he’s worked with dozens of companies, helping them with everything from menu costing and payroll to developing a framework for how to position their restaurant in the market.

He’s a sought-after public speaker, lecturing on many topics including profitability and the intersection of hospitality and tech. His first book, aptly titled Restaurant Strategy, was released in the summer of 2022.

He currently lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and son.