Oct 16, 2026 | Articles, Branding, News Letter
When CCAB’s Chef Ami Shimanek was nominated for “Chef of the Year” at the VRLTA Ordinary Awards last month, it came as no surprise to us. Her recognition among the best reflects not only her remarkable talent but also her dedication as a culinary...
Sep 9, 2026 | Industry Insights, News Letter
Culinary Workforce Development · 2026 The Culinary Workforce Report 2026 Talent isn’t something you find. It’s something you build. Back-of-house turnover is a structural supply problem, not a recruitment issue. Eight years of workforce data, industry...
Sep 8, 2026 | Growth & Success Stories, Skills for Life & Leadership
There is a whole lot more being learned in a kitchen than how to cook. And to work in a kitchen, be a chef, or build a successful culinary career takes a whole lot more than technical skills or culinary expertise. It requires a set of soft, or professional skills,...
Aug 22, 2026 | Articles, Growth & Success Stories, Inspiration
Culinary Concepts AB’s Entrepreneur Empowerment Program (EEP) continues to grow. To date, the EEP and our larger ecosystem have directly fueled meaningful growth of more than 56 small food businesses in the Richmond, Virginia area. With that in mind, we wanted...
Aug 7, 2026 | Articles, News Letter
We all say the same thing: our line staff are the backbone of the operation. But if you look at where the money actually goes, the story changes. We understand the value of investing in leadership—recruiting fees for executive chefs and general managers are a natural...
Aug 6, 2026 | Inspiration, Skills for Life & Leadership
At Culinary Concepts AB, we often talk about student empowerment as central to our purpose and the core focus of our culinary training programs. After all, empowering people and building community in the kitchen is our mission, with the overarching goal of fostering a...
Jul 24, 2026 | Inspiration, News Letter, Partnership Spotlights
Behind the scenes at Culinary Concepts AB there are lots of people, professionals, and small businesses helping make big things happen. Way more than most of our friends, followers, and supporters may know, yet all of them play a vital role in our shared successes and...
Jul 24, 2026 | Growth & Success Stories, Inspiration, News Letter
The Journey Towards a Culinary Career Sometimes big professional transformations don’t begin with a job offer or a clear culinary career pathway. They also don’t always start with a degree, certifications, or by successfully completing our Go Cook Program. In our...
