National Advisory Board

Our close employer relationships help turn more of our graduates into well-qualified employees.

Le Cordon Bleu prides itself in being a leader in culinary education and the ability we haveto understand and stay current with the culinary and hospitality industries; hear what employers need and want, and what they require of candidates for positions in their establishments. This ability better equips us to help ensure graduate and alumni success in the culinary and hospitality fields.

One of the most important ways Le Cordon Bleu stays current with industry needs and demands is through the Le Cordon Bleu National Advisory Board (NAB). The NAB is made up of independent leaders and professionals in the culinary and hospitality industries – some of whom not only follow industry trends but are also key players in setting them. The primary purpose of the board is to advise, guide and support our efforts to ensure our training reflects the current requirements of today’s culinary, hospitality and restaurant establishments. Through the NAB, we aim to strengthen employer relationships and improve employment opportunities for our graduates and alumni. The close industry relationship that the NAB provides us represents one more way Le Cordon Bleu supports not only our students’ efforts to pursue employment in the field in which they receive training, but also employers’ interests in recruiting well-qualified employees.

National Advisory Board Members:

Ferdinand Metz, CMC, Dean of Students, Le Cordon Bleu in North America

Louise Bijesse , Director, Resource Network Compass Group

Paul Carr , Corp. Executive Chef & VP, ARAMARK

André Cointreau , Owner/President, Le Cordon Bleu International

Al Ferrone , Principal AFHS, Food and Beverage Business

Kurt Fischer , Founder & President, The International Food & Beverage Forum

Roland Henin , CMC, Corporate Chef, Delaware North Companies

Nancy Lally , Regional Director, HR West, Hilton

Meredith Lowden , Manager of Recruitment Programs, Gate Gourmet
Ad Hoc Le Cordon Bleu National Advisory Board Member

Pauli Milotte , Chef Recruiter, Disney, Resort

Brad Nelson , VP Culinary F&B, Marriott

Bob Rosar , Corp. Executive Chef, Gate Gourmet

Jim Singerling , CCM, Chief Executive Officer, Club Manager’s Association