Certified Executive Chef Gilbert Hitzler

Years of high-level culinary expertise

From Grammy Awards to Presidential dinners, Certified Executive Chef Gilbert Hitzler brings proven expertise in managing high-volume, high-profile culinary operations up to $51M annually.

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Culinary excellence starts with experience, not just passion.

With over 30 years of executive culinary leadership, Certified Executive Chef Gilbert Hitzler brings unparalleled expertise to food service operations of all scales. From managing Grammy Awards and Academy Awards events to directing $51M annual operations, he understands what it takes to deliver excellence under pressure. At The Main Kitchen Consulting, we believe operational success isn't about working harder — it's about implementing proven systems with precision and purpose.

30+ Years

Executive culinary leadership experience

$51M Annually

Maximum annual revenue operations managed

10+ Prestigious Events

Grammy, Academy Awards, Presidential dinners managed

30+ Years

Executive culinary leadership experience

$51M Annually

Maximum annual revenue operations managed

10+ Prestigious Events

Grammy, Academy Awards, Presidential dinners managed

30+ Years

Executive culinary leadership experience

$51M Annually

Maximum annual revenue operations managed

10+ Prestigious Events

Grammy, Academy Awards, Presidential dinners managed

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Meet the expert who builds successful culinary operations

Your operation deserves more than advice — it needs an expert who's been there, done that, and delivered results at the highest levels of the industry.

Emily Morgan

Certified Executive Chef (C.E.C.) with American Culinary Federation. Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Sciences from CIA.

Emily Morgan

Certified Executive Chef (C.E.C.) with American Culinary Federation. Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Sciences from CIA.

Emily Morgan

Certified Executive Chef (C.E.C.) with American Culinary Federation. Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Sciences from CIA.

Jordan Hayes

Managed Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, Presidential dinners, and NAFTA Summit events with flawless execution.

Jordan Hayes

Managed Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, Presidential dinners, and NAFTA Summit events with flawless execution.

Jordan Hayes

Managed Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, Presidential dinners, and NAFTA Summit events with flawless execution.

Rachel Brooks

Directed operations generating $37M-$51M annually across multiple high-traffic venues and convention centers.

Rachel Brooks

Directed operations generating $37M-$51M annually across multiple high-traffic venues and convention centers.

Rachel Brooks

Directed operations generating $37M-$51M annually across multiple high-traffic venues and convention centers.

Jason Reed

HACCP certified with extensive experience in staff training, food safety protocols, and operational excellence.

Jason Reed

HACCP certified with extensive experience in staff training, food safety protocols, and operational excellence.

Jason Reed

HACCP certified with extensive experience in staff training, food safety protocols, and operational excellence.