Moving the bar from good to great is driven by a commitment to building a team, engaging their thoughts, and aligning everyone with the concept of excellence in everything they do. Great is not a destination, but rather an attitude that even the smallest of tasks deserves the very best effort and those involved never being truly content – always striving to improve. Great is the polar opposite of mediocre and in an environment of “great” – mediocre cannot find enough oxygen to survive. Join CAFÉ Talks as we chat with Chef Michael Carmel, the Director of the Culinary Institute of Charleston and a seasoned chef and educator, as he tells his story of moving any institution from good to great.

CAFÉ is excited to announce its current publication of the “Journal for Culinary Education Best Practices, June 2021.”

CAFÉ Talks Episode 27

“Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.” This was the core of Chef Auguste Escoffier’s beliefs and the basis by which he established standards of organization, conduct, and excellence in cooking. Michel Escoffier, the chef’s great grandson has made it his mission to present, perpetuate, and grow the legacy and teachings of the Escoffier name. Listen to this podcast interview with Michel and know that the King of Chefs and Chef of Kings promoted the attributes of a true professional: remain humble, know that learning never stops, be passionate about your craft, give back, and approach your work in the kitchen with gusto and finesse.

Gold Medal Classroom: 
The official ezine for CAFE  |  June/July 2021 issue

Instructors share their distance education experiences and expectations of online assessments.

By Lisa Parrish, GMC Editor

A “Yes, Chef” attitude helped her maintain academic rigor as her institution switched to online assessments.