Food Fire + Knives

I run operations for a private chef marketplace. My real job? Make chefs look incredible. At Food Fire + Knives, I keep the machine humming so independent chefs can do what they do best: show up, cook, and leave a table full of people talking about it for weeks. 30+ years in business development, project management, and customer experience taught me one thing. Complicated, people-driven businesses don’t need more polish. They need clarity. I turn them into platforms that scale without losing their soul. What I’m obsessed with Chefs first. Their craft, their income, their voice. Clean operations in high-touch, in-home service Trust, privacy, and experience, built in from day one Growing on purpose. Never at any cost. My toolkit Digital transformation. LEAN. Mobility strategy. CRM and platform optimization (Salesforce). Credentials, for those who check PMP® | Project Executive Salesforce Platform Specialist BBA, Marketing, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Why food? It’s personal. Hispanic and German roots, a lot of miles traveled, and one belief I won’t budge on: a meal is never just a transaction. It’s connection, culture, and care. I joined Food Fire + Knives in 2021 to redefine private dining, turn the spotlight on chefs, and build something with integrity. Still at it. Still hungry. 📩 kim.g@foodfireknives.com 💬 Always up for a good conversation about hospitality, operations, and building things the right way.