Biography: Reimund Pitz
An internationally-recognized Executive Chef with proven experience in various aspects of the food service industry, with experience in the areas of publicly-traded profitable companies, as well as private non-profit organizations. Recognized for strategic efforts in improving market shares, while developing new educational programs to create stakeholder value in a culinary school, with various food service outlets, entrepreneurial ventures, theme parks, education, and hospitality industries.
A goal-oriented team leader with excellent diplomatic problem solving, presentation, and motivational skills of ten used in establishing a forward vision for success.
Led the research and development on Disney MGM Studios food service project, which included traveling to and researching various regional cuisines, developing menus, hiring of opening staff, and organizing the day-to-day food service operations for all 21 food outlets, which produced 28,000 to 32,000 meals daily. Responsible for Disney MGM Studios grand opening party of 15,000.
Not for Profit Leadership
World Association of Chefs Societies, Continental Director of the Americas from 1995-1998
World Association of Chefs Societies, World Culinary Committee Chairman from 2004-2010
American Culinary Federation, National President from 1995- 1996
National President of the American Culinary Foundation, Chef and Child Foundation from 1996- 2005
Awards
Chaine des Rotisseurs, Recipient of Gold star, 2014, Highest award given out by la Chaine USA
ACF Hermann G. Rusch Chefs Achievement Award Regional Winner, 2014
Recipient of an Honorary Doctorate, United Nations, 2013
Orlando Culinary Hall of Fame Inductee, 2012
Presidential Achievement Award of Guatemala, 2007
Orden Manuela Saenz, 2006
Presidential Medallion of Ecuador, 2004
ACF Presidential Medallion, 1997, 2002, 2003
Award of Appreciation, Orange County Citizens Commission for Children, 2002
Medal of Freedom for Public Service, Awarded by Federal Government of Ecuador, 2001
Recipient of World Association of Chefs Societies World Medal, 2000
Lifetime Achievement Award, Canadian Federation of Chefs and Cooks, 1999
American Academy of Chefs, Chairmans Medal, 1999
Recipient of National Leadership Award for public service, 1998
Recipient of Antonin Careme Medal Given to Top 100 Chefs in Country, 1996
American Culinary Federation Chef and Child Foundation Special Distinction Award, 1995
Order of the Golden Toque, 1992
American Culinary Federation Southeastern Regional Chef of the Year, 1992
American Culinary Federation National Chef of the Year, 1992
American Culinary Federation Chef Professionalism Award, 1991
Floridas Governors Cup for Seafood Excellence 1990, 1991
Auguste Escoffier Medal, 1990
Wild Game Cookoff First Place, 1989
8 Gold Medals and 2 Perfect Scores, Culinary Olympics, Frankfurt, Germany, 1988
Basel, Switzerland 2 Gold Metals, 1 Silver Medal, 1987,1999,2 Gold Metals
Awarded Best Regional Team in the World, 1987
Winner of 36 Gold Medals, 17 Silver, and 21 Bronze. Includes 10 Best of Shows in various ACF approved national competitions, 1979-1987
Honors
2015 ACF National Presidential Medallion
Word Association of Chefs Societies Certified Master Chef 2014
Chairman of the ACF Culinary Committee 2013
Ambassador of Le Cordon Bleu North America 2010
Certified Executive Chef- Lifetime
Certified Culinary Educator- Lifetime
Honorary Doctorate, Johnson and Wales University
Distinguished Visiting Professor, Michigan State University
Distinguished Visiting Chef, Johnson and Wales University, 1993, 1998
Honorary Commencement Speaker, California Culinary Academy, 1998
The American Culinary Federation, Honorary Lifetime Member
World Association of Chefs, World Medal #35/87
The Chefs and Cooks of Canada, Honorary Lifetime Member
The South American Chefs Association, Honorary Lifetime Member
The Chefs and Cooks of the Peoples Czech Republic, Honorary Lifetime Member
Ecuadorian Chefs Association, Honorary Lifetime Member
Guatemalan Chefs Association, Honorary Lifetime Member
El Salvador Chefs Association, Honorary Lifetime Member
Bolivian Chefs Association, Honorary Lifetime Member
Honorary Doctorate Degree, National Foodservice Manufacturing Association