Chef Charles Carroll is a premier expert in leadership and team building. Chef Carroll is most recognized in the culinary field today for his passion of building great culinary teams. His work with seven United States Culinary Olympic Teams and his leadership as Executive Chef at three prestigious properties over the past twenty-plus years, proves his Commitment to Excellence in the Culinary Field.
Leadership and Team Building is the most talked about subject among CEO’s General Managers and Executives today. Chef Carroll can help inspire your team or light up your next conference with his expertise and energy!
“Chef Carroll is such a talented leader and speaker and so generous with his time for the betterment of our profession. As I meet and talk to students on a regular basis, I can witness the impact that Chef Carroll has made on their education, their commitment to their profession, and enthusiasm in finding the time themselves to be great on their own right.”
Alain LeNotre, President, Alain & Marie LeNotre Culinary Institute
ROCC is proud announce that our very own Executive Chef Charles Carroll has received the Cordon d’ Or Gold Ribbon Crystal Globe, a culinary accolade of the 21st century for his Book ‘Leadership Lessons from a Chef, Finding Time to be Great’ at the ceremony that took place in Tampa Florida on May 16th, 2009. Chef Carroll’s book is currently being used in 18 culinary schools around the United States.
This is further to his recent ‘presidential medallion’ awarded by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., (ACF) at the 2009 ACF Central Regional Conference held at Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, Schaumburg, Ill., on February 21st, 2009. This award is to honor members who exemplify culinary excellence and leadership having contributed their knowledge, skills and expertise to the advancement of the culinary profession.
In a world where “I need it now” seems to be the theme, or simply being challenged with today’s workforce when it comes to attracting, hiring, training and retaining great employees of today’s generation, Chef Carroll has the background and experience to help you and your company be successful. With over 70 national and international awards, including Chef of the Year, Chef ’s Professionalism Award, Educator of the Year, three ACF Presidential Medallions and a member of World Champion Culinary Olympic Team, Chef Carroll’s expertise is best captured in his work "LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM A CHEF “FINDING TIME TO BE GREAT”
Chef Carroll’s presentations have been inspiring professionals all over the United States, Portugal and Ireland. Below are a few of Chef Carroll’s clients.
“On behalf of Blodgett, Pitco and Magikitch’n Companies, I thank you for organizing and presenting at the culinary leadership symposium held in Houston Texas. Your personal commitment to excellence was demonstrated to my customers and guest, we were so proud to be a sponsor. Our culinary customers were blown away, all they could say was 'WOW!' One Chef said 'I learned more in one day than some chefs will learn in one year'! Your remarks were meaningful and inspirational, and your dynamic manner of presentation resulted in getting your points across to the audience. You really did it all; you entertained, enthused, enlightened, educated and inspired everybody there. On a scale of 1-10, you rang the bell at 10; I believe the standing ovation you received really says it all.”
Timothy G. Klauder Director Blodgett Combi Corporate Executive Chef
“Chef Charles Carroll has earned the respect of his fellow culinarians with a well deserved reputation for exceptional cuisine, uncompromising standards of service, visionary leadership ability, and a willingness to accept new challenges with a winner’s stance. His kitchen is in many ways a model for other chefs to emulate. Finding Time To Be Great promises to articulate the vision and leadership techniques of a professional chef at the top of his technical game in a voice that is intelligent and polished."
-Gary Eaton Program Chair, Culinary Arts The Art Institute of Houston
