I’m excited to share my professional biography, highlighting my journey through hospitality management, culinary education, restaurant operations, and leadership development over the past 40+ years. Throughout my career, I’ve remained passionate about mentoring others, building strong teams, and helping organizations grow through operational excellence and strategic thinking. I’m grateful for the experiences, challenges, and opportunities that have shaped my career and continue to inspire me as I pursue new advisory and board leadership opportunities.

Mike Chapter is a visionary culinary executive and food product strategist with over 30 years of experience driving innovation across foodservice, CPG, and grocery retail. As Executive Director at Food IQ, LLC, and owner of Hands On Gourmet, Mike has led the development of award-winning food products, created culinary training programs for Fortune 500 companies, and guided startups through product launches and co-manufacturing partnerships. A Certified Master Taster® and former Kraft Foods corporate chef, he blends deep food science expertise with creative culinary leadership to help brands elevate quality, scale production, and delight customers. Mike now brings his strategic insight to advisory and board roles, supporting companies looking to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and consumer-centric product development.

Excited to share my journey in culinary leadership and community empowerment! From pioneering sustainable practices to advocating for food justice, I am dedicated to harnessing culinary innovation for positive social impact. Join me in exploring how There's Magic in the Margin of culinary arts and community engagement.