Culinary, Restaurant, & Product Development Consultant
Areas of Expertise
Home Meal Delivery | Restaurant Menu Improvement & Design
Research & Development/Operations | Global Innovation & Trend Research
Master Chef Thomas Griffiths
Thomas Griffiths, CMC is Senior Vice President for Research & Development with Simply Good Jars as well as Culinary Advisor to Rutgers Food Innovation Center, Hospitality Advisor Council member to Helms College and a member of the Big Green Egg Culinary.
Thomas formerly worked as VP of R&D with Freshly Home Meal Delivery and VP of R&D globally with Campbell Soup Company. He is passionate about helping companies prepare delicious & wholesome products to nourish people and the planet.
He is highly respected, and a strategic Servant Leader with a proven record of accomplishments spanning Global CPG, Home Meal Delivery, Education, Food Service and Restaurants.
His ‘special ingredient’ is the ability to transfer his passion for food and culinary craft into inspiration for all the clients he works with…a true competitive advantage to all food professionals and businesses.
Strategy | Product Development | Innovation | Leadership Development | Portfolio Analysis & Development
Methods & Ingredients | Global R&D Partnerships | Corporate Culinary Spokesperson | Culinary Education
Certified Master Chef, CMC?
The title of Certified Master Chef (CMC), presented solely by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) in the U.S., is the highest level of certification a chef can achieve. It represents the pinnacle of professionalism and skill.
Quick and talented – Are passionate about food, its preparation, and presentation.
Professional – Lead their team in a way that creates an atmosphere of unity in the kitchen.
Master chefs can teach and mentor staff to keep things running smoothly during the dinner service.
Persevere – Stamina is important for the long hours and high-pressure conditions of a kitchen.
Strive for excellence – Commitment to using the best ingredients in the best possible way.
Flexible – Being prepared to improvise quickly and efficiently at any time.
Professional Recommendations
Jeff George
Senior VP of Corporate Research & Development at Hain Celestial Group
Chef Tom was a valued partner of mine on the Campbell R&D Leadership Team. Chef's culinary expertise is second to none. Even after 30+ years in the food and beverage industry, Chef Tom taught me a great deal about preparing, presenting and delivering. Tom was a critical resource for not only Product Development but for the entire enterprise. In addition, Tom was a great scout, recruiter and developer of culinary talent. I benefited first hand from Tom's culinary talent both at Campbell and Hillshire Brands. I would highly recommend Tom for the depth and breadth of his culinary knowledge.
Oliver Armstrong
Vice President - Corporate Strategy & Transformation
In addition to his exceptional culinary credentials, Chef Tom's special ingredient is his ability to transfer passion for his craft into inspiration for all the teams he works with -- a true asset to food professionals and businesses!
Vice-President R&D Product Innovation
I hired Chef Tom Griffiths away from the Culinary Institute of America to join Campbell’s as the leader of the newly launched Campbell Culinary and Baking Institute (CCBI). Since Chef Tom was one of the elite few Certified Master Chefs in the country, I challenged him to help return the company to its roots of making, selling, and celebrating delicious food to meet consumers’ needs. Chef Tom molded CCBI from its inception by evolving a disparate team of chefs, previously underleveraged within the business teams, into a strong global influence both within and outside the company. He developed a deep understanding of Campbell’s consumers and then strategically leveraged that knowledge and his CCBI team to influence the culinary, innovative direction of businesses, brands, and projects. Chef Tom is a humble, passionate, innovative chef and team leader that has my upmost respect within the food industry.
