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100 professionals
# Professional Clout Tier
1
▲4
WP
Wolfgang Puck
Chef & Founder · Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining
James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef of the Year (1991, 1998) - only chef to win twice
Press Favourite Award Cabinet Michelin Standard
662 pts
9.2
Industry Icon
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2
▲5
TK
Thomas Keller
Chef & Proprietor · Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
Three Michelin stars for The French Laundry (2007-current)
Press Favourite Award Cabinet Michelin Standard
655 pts
9.5
Industry Icon
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3
▲17
RT
Rich Torrisi
Co-Founder & Chef · Major Food Group
Michelin star (2023) for Torrisi Bar & Restaurant
Press Favourite Award Cabinet Michelin Standard
560 pts
7.5
Well Connected
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4
▲18
NM
Nobu Matsuhisa
Founder & Chef · Nobu Hospitality
James Beard Foundation Award winner (1995)
Press Favourite Award Cabinet Michelin Standard
555 pts
8.5
Well Connected
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5
▲19
MC
Mario Carbone
Co-Founder & Chef · Major Food Group
Food & Wine Best New Chef America 2012
Press Favourite Award Cabinet Michelin Standard
552 pts
6.2
Active Professional
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6
▲190
LH
Lee Hefter
Executive Chef · Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining
James Beard Award winner 2005 - Best Chef California
Award Cabinet Michelin Standard On Record
358 pts
4.8
Emerging Voice
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7
▲313
AR
Andrew Roberts
Chef de Cuisine · Sysco Corporation
Bocuse d'Or Culinary Competition finalist in Chicago
Michelin Standard Speaker Circuit On Record
170 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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8
▲318
BL
Bradley Long
Sous Chef · US Foods
Worked at James Beard and Michelin-awarded restaurants
Michelin Standard Speaker Circuit On Record
145 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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9
▲351
GJ
Gregory Jackson
Head Chef · Sodexo
Speaker Circuit On Record
105 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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10
▲349
JH
Jonathan Hughes
Chef de Cuisine · Jason's Deli
Speaker Circuit On Record
105 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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11
▲354
SS
Scott Smith
Executive Chef · Starbucks
No industry awards found
100 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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12
▲999
KK
Kevin King
Sous Chef · Ritz Carlton Food & Beverage
Speaker Circuit On Record
75 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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13
▲980
LC
Logan Campbell
Executive Chef · White Lodging
Speaker Circuit On Record
75 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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14
▲974
KC
Keith Cruz
Chef de Cuisine · Benihana
Speaker Circuit On Record
75 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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15
▲989
HS
Henry Stewart
Chef de Cuisine · Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
Speaker Circuit On Record
75 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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16
▲990
EA
Emily Adams
Chef de Cuisine · Raising Canes Chicken Fingers
Speaker Circuit On Record
75 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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17
▲972
TW
Terry Wilson
Corporate Chef · Coco's Bakery
Speaker Circuit On Record
75 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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18
▲978
HP
Helen Price
Pastry Chef · Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining
Speaker Circuit On Record
75 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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19
▲972
JY
James Young
Corporate Chef · Jose Andres Group
Speaker Circuit On Record
75 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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20
▲966
SM
Samuel Morales
Chef de Cuisine · Momofuku
Speaker Circuit On Record
75 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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21
▲1318
JW
Jane Watson
Sous Chef · Bloomin Brands
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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22
▲1366
AT
Anthony Taylor
Head Chef · Panda Restaurant Group
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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23
▲1348
AW
Amanda Walker
Corporate Chef · Golden Corral
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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24
▲1340
MR
Mark Russell
Executive Chef · Zuma Restaurant
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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25
▲1372
VH
Vincent Hernandez
Pastry Chef · Sodexo
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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26
▲1364
HG
Harold Gray
Chef de Cuisine · Whataburger
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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27
▲1364
AR
Anna Roberts
Sous Chef · Fox Restaurant Concepts
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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28
▲1373
JG
Jordan Gomez
Sous Chef · Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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29
▲1375
CR
Carol Roberts
Sous Chef · HomeTown Buffet
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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30
▲1379
DP
Dylan Perry
Corporate Chef · Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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31
▲1305
AN
Angela Nguyen
Chef de Cuisine · Kona Grill
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
32
▲1310
MG
Maria Gutierrez
Chef de Cuisine · Yum Brands
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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33
▲1313
AK
Amanda Kelly
Corporate Chef · IHOP
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
34
▲1325
MS
Mark Sullivan
Executive Sous Chef · Ritz Carlton Food & Beverage
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
35
▲1327
JR
Judith Roberts
Sous Chef · TAO Group Hospitality
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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36
▲1331
MT
Michael Torres
Executive Chef · Levy Restaurants
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
37
▲1332
JW
Joyce Walker
Head Chef · Aramark
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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38
▲1336
RB
Raymond Brooks
Head Chef · Panera Bread
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
39
▲1338
ST
Stephen Taylor
Chef de Cuisine · HomeTown Buffet
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
40
▲1346
HR
Harold Roberts
Sous Chef · Jack in the Box
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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41
▲1346
MS
Michelle Sanders
Sous Chef · Sweetgreen
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
42
▲1363
CW
Christopher Wilson
Chef de Cuisine · Texas Roadhouse
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
43
▲1298
JP
Julia Peterson
Head Chef · Hyatt Food & Beverage
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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44
▲1317
MG
Maria Garcia
Head Chef · Catch Restaurant
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
45
▲1307
JH
James Harris
Sous Chef · Bobby Flay Restaurants
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
46
▲1335
LJ
Lisa James
Chef de Cuisine · Landry's Inc
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
47
▲1335
RT
Ronald Torres
Pastry Chef · Landry's Inc
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
48
▲1336
DR
Dylan Ramirez
Chef de Cuisine · Ocean Prime Restaurants
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
49
▲1336
TC
Timothy Clark
Chef de Cuisine · Texas Roadhouse
On Record
60 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
50
▲1786
AP
Adam Peterson
Executive Chef · Hakkasan Group
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
51
▲1797
PL
Philip Lee
Corporate Chef · Portillos Restaurant Group
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
52
▲1765
AM
Amy Miller
Corporate Chef · Papa Johns International
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
53
▲1754
AR
Anthony Romano
Executive Chef · Hillstone Restaurant Group
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
54
▲1738
PP
Philip Powell
Head Chef · Hooters
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
55
▲1729
KP
Kevin Phillips
Corporate Chef · The Smith Restaurant
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
56
▲1715
RB
Russell Brooks
Executive Chef · Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
57
▲1722
RM
Randy Miller
Executive Chef · Red Robin
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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58
▲1717
LD
Linda Davis
Corporate Chef · Steak n Shake
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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59
▲1696
LB
Linda Brown
Head Chef · Jose Andres Group
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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60
▲1770
JR
Jessica Robinson
Chef de Cuisine · Lubys
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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61
▲1708
ZM
Zachary Martin
Corporate Chef · Four Seasons Food & Beverage
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
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62
▲1682
DA
Dorothy Adams
Head Chef · Four Seasons Food & Beverage
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
63
▲1664
PP
Philip Parker
Pastry Chef · Applebee's
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
64
▲1869
NS
Noah Sullivan
Head Chef · Portillos Restaurant Group
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
65
▲1717
LG
Larry Gutierrez
Pastry Chef · Hilton Food & Beverage
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
66
▲1650
AT
Aaron Thomas
Corporate Chef · Schlotzsky's
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
67
▲1795
MB
Martha Baker
Pastry Chef · Rally's Hamburgers
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
68
▲1657
DR
Dennis Robinson
Head Chef · HomeTown Buffet
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
69
▲1650
BH
Billy Hernandez
Head Chef · Starbucks
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
70
▲1668
PB
Paul Bell
Executive Chef · Stuart Anderson's Black Angus
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
71
▲1668
NT
Nancy Thompson
Corporate Chef · Ocean Prime Restaurants
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
72
▲1684
KS
Kevin Sanders
Executive Chef · HomeTown Buffet
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
73
▲1721
RB
Randy Bailey
Corporate Chef · Zuma Restaurant
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
74
▲1731
EP
Eugene Phillips
Corporate Chef · Le Bernardin
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
75
▲1829
JA
Joe Allen
Corporate Chef · Beauty & Essex
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
75
▲1702
LG
Logan Garcia
Head Chef · Buddakan
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
76
▲1727
BG
Barbara Gomez
Head Chef · Atlanta Bread Company
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
77
▲1671
LR
Linda Ross
Executive Chef · Hillstone Restaurant Group
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
77
▲1780
DR
Deborah Rivera
Corporate Chef · Sizzler
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
78
▲1774
BW
Brian Walker
Head Chef · Dutch Bros Coffee
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
78
▲1863
RM
Randy Martin
Corporate Chef · Panda Restaurant Group
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
79
▲1770
LT
Logan Thompson
Chef de Cuisine · El Pollo Loco
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
79
▲1734
HM
Henry Morgan
Executive Chef · Bobby Flay Restaurants
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
80
▲1781
DG
Dorothy Gray
Head Chef · Centerplate
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
81
▲1802
CF
Cynthia Flores
Sous Chef · Bar Louie
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
81
▲1760
AC
Austin Carter
Sous Chef · Dominos Pizza
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
82
▲1805
AF
Amy Flores
Corporate Chef · Compass Group
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
83
▲1832
JL
Jessica Lewis
Executive Chef · Darden Restaurants
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
84
▲1817
MH
Marie Hughes
Pastry Chef · The French Laundry
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
85
▲1828
TC
Terry Carter
Corporate Chef · Dominos Pizza
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
86
▲1765
BS
Bradley Sanders
Head Chef · Bobby Flay Restaurants
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
87
▲1799
AM
Amy Morgan
Head Chef · STK Steakhouse
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
88
▲1801
NE
Nicole Edwards
Pastry Chef · Raising Canes Chicken Fingers
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
89
▲1746
DM
Dennis Mitchell
Chef de Cuisine · Alinea
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
90
▲1753
SW
Samuel Walker
Corporate Chef · Shake Shack
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
91
▲1805
CJ
Cynthia James
Corporate Chef · Yum Brands
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
92
▲1736
JC
Jennifer Campbell
Executive Chef · Vacasa
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
93
▲1717
MW
Melissa Walker
Executive Chef · Steak n Shake
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
94
▲1835
TC
Tyler Carter
Executive Chef · Portillos Restaurant Group
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
95
▲1720
AS
Anthony Smith
Corporate Chef · Zuma Restaurant
45 pts
2.5
Limited Presence
 ON RECORD Share ↗
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