oin us for an inspiring conversation with Chef Rene J. Marquis CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC, a decorated military veteran, International Culinary Judge, ACF National President, and Food Network Cutthroat Kitchen champion. With 21 years of service as a combat-disabled veteran and global success in Culinary Olympics and World Cups, Chef Marquis shares unmatched insight into leadership, discipline, competition, and elevating the culinary profession. From his military culinary career to his leadership roles in the American Culinary Federation and WorldChefs, Chef Marquis has dedicated his life to excellence and service. This episode is packed with powerful stories, global perspective, and guidance for chefs at every stage. Guest Background: Chef Rene J. Marquis CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC is a highly decorated Certified Executive Chef, Certified Culinary Educator, Certified Culinary Administrator, ACE Evaluator, and American Academy of Chefs member. Born in Lewiston, Maine, he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1992 before beginning his culinary career at The Broadmoor as Garde Manger and Chef Tournant. In 1993, he joined the U.S. Army, serving 21 years as a combat-disabled veteran and culminating his service at MacDill AFB. A two-time competitor at the Culinary Olympics and multiple-time World Cup competitor, he brought home numerous gold and silver medals as team captain of the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team. He is an ACF-approved judge since 2005, an International Culinary Judge through WorldChefs, and appeared on Food Network’s 'Cutthroat Kitchen' where he won Season 1, Episode 7. Chef Marquis currently serves as the ACF National President and has held leadership roles with WorldChefs and the American Academy of Chefs. He is a Corporate Chef for Land O’Lakes and volunteers extensively across Tampa Bay, supporting veterans and the Chef & Child Initiative. He has earned numerous awards including multiple Presidential Medallions and accolades from the AAC. ACF Website Chef Rene Social LinkedIn
