The Culinary Management Company
Industry Speaking
Raideesha Francis brings two decades of direct industry experience to every speaking engagement — as a certified educator, consultant, published author, and former culinary college professor. Her presentations are built around real operations, not theory, and designed to give audiences frameworks they can implement immediately.
Credentials
The Authority Behind the Platform
- —Certified Professional Communicator — credentialed speaker with a background in business communication instruction
- —Member, Professional Speakers Network
- —Former Academic Professor — Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
- —Contributing Writer, Entrepreneur Media — View author profile →
- —Certified International Instructor & Registered Examination Proctor — National Restaurant Association, qualified to teach 16 industry-recognized certification courses
- —Business Communication Course Author & Instructor
- —Licensed Real Estate Broker — specializing in commercial real estate for restaurants and foodservice properties
- —Founder & Principal Consultant — The Culinary Management Company, 13 years in business serving clients internationally
Speaking Topics
Three Areas of Focused Expertise
01
Culinary Entrepreneurship
The business infrastructure food entrepreneurs must build — contracts, compliance, systems, pricing, and operations. Built from two decades of working directly inside culinary businesses.
02
Food Safety Culture
Moving beyond certification into consistent enforcement. How operators build a culture of food safety that holds under the pressure of daily service rather than only at inspection time.
03
Leadership in the Kitchen
Developing the people and team dynamics that determine whether an operation sustains its standards — from hiring decisions through daily management and accountability systems.
Ideal Venues
Who Books This Speaker
Culinary trade events and industry conferences
Industry associations and professional organizations
Educational institutions and culinary programs
Corporate foodservice organizations
Entrepreneurship summits and business events
Food safety and regulatory compliance events
Book Raideesha for Your Event
Complete the Speaker Inquiry Form with your event details, audience size, and topic focus. Expect a response within one business day.
