3. foundation
Discover the Chef Works story. Learn about how we got
started and what we are doing today – as a worldwide leader
in Culinary and Hospitality apparel and uniforms.
Explore our capabilities including design, manufacturing,
customer service, program management, marketing,
customization, corporate responsibility and more.
Everything we do stems from
our corporate values; integrity,
loyalty, customer focus,
teamwork, and innovation.
Chef Works Corporate Capabilities Video | https://vimeo.com/134343769
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5. framework
Chef Works is the industry leader in the culinary and uniform
apparel business. We are family owned and operated and take
pride in what we do and how we do it. Chef Works has been in
business for over five decades.
Our corporate headquarters
are located in San Diego,
CA, USA but we have an
international reach thanks to
our global manufacturers and
distribution facilities.
Chef Works continually invests in our people and infrastructure
to keep pace with the demands of our customers.
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Our team of developers and designers ensure that every
garment is top of the line. We take pride in knowing that you
put your trust in us.
QUALITY
CONTROL2
Our inventory is fully stocked, ensuring that you get what you
want every time. Your orders are processed as soon as we
receive them.
FULLY STOCKED
DISTRIBUTION CENTER1
Chef Works offers fulfillment & technology solutions that
include real-time reporting and dashboard access.
DASHBOARD
& REPORTING4
We regularly look for ways to make your experience with
Chef Works easier, faster and better than our competition.
TECHNOLOGY
PROFICIENT3
framework
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discovery
& design
This first step is critical to our
entire process. To ensure we
remain a leading innovator in the
apparel industry, we hold regular
discussions with culinary and
hospitality leaders worldwide to
gather front-line feedback.
We also perform trend analysis research from a global position
to ensure we consistently deliver cutting-edge designs. We
immediately use that insight to begin designing new products
or enhancing existing products.
8. We can confidently attribute a strong portion of our continued
growth to our customer philosophy. Chef Works’ customer
philosophy is based on valued, long-term relationships built
between Chef Works and its customers – It’s what makes Chef
Works, Chef Works.
We maintain a “can-do” attitude to do whatever it takes to get
the job done for any customer, no matter how large or small.
Our goal has been to be the
industry’s top culinary apparel
partner of choice worldwide.
In the 1960s, Joseph Gross
launched his work apparel sales
and manufacturing business in
South Africa.
Today, the Gross family, featured in the picture to the right,
continues to satisfy customers the world over.
growth
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11. trend
setters
Chef Works has a style that can only be found with Chef Works
products. We believe that our products reflect the unique
characteristics that make up this industry. From traditional
whites to bright, inviting colors, we know that our style reflects
your brand.
We are proud to boast that no
matter where you are in the
world you’ll be able to find the
Chef Works fork.
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-Chef Khristianne Uy (Chef K)
Chef K LA
Los Angeles, CA
12. trend
setters
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Our mission is to provide all our clients with new, innovative,
high-quality products at competitive prices along with the tools
needed to manage any uniform program; no matter the size.
Chef Works is dedicated to delivering a solution that will fit
your business and your uniform program. We conform to what
you need, not the other way around.
“You want to make sure you have
the right tool to do the right job.
This is why I wear Chef Works. The
craftsmanship, the design, the
durability and the style is really
quite amazing.”
-Chef Bernard Guillas
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
Marine Room, La Jolla, CA
-Chef Thiago Silva
EMM Group/ Catch
New York, NY
-Chef Thiago Silva
EMM Group/ Catch
New York, NY
13. “We deliver a level of excellence
and unparalleled quality. Serving
somebody something amazing
doesn’t just have to come on a
plate. It can also come from a box.
We’re here to make that happen.”
-Eugene Spencer
Chef Works, Inside Sales Associate
San Diego, CA
-Chef Dominique Crenn
Atelier Crenn
San Francisco, CA
-Chef Dominique Crenn
Atelier Crenn
San Francisco, CA
trend
setters
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14. All of us at Chef Works are devoted to providing unparalleled
customer service. From large chains to mom-and-pop shops
to the at-home culinary master, we value every one of our
customers. With years of experience, we know how to give you
the style you desire with the quality you deserve.
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“Chef Works is a company that
evolved with a dream of being
able to clothe all of the chefs in
America. We now work with some
of the biggest corporations
around the world.”
-Jeff Abelsohn
Chef Works, Director, Culinary Relations
San Diego, CA
trend
setters
-Chef Graham Elliot
Graham Elliot Bistro
Chicago, IL
15. collaboration
projects
We are fortunate to be connected to one of the most exciting,
rewarding and entertaining industries there is through our
business. Chef Works strives to be a front runner in supporting
this industry through multiple avenues.
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16. For the fifth consecutive year, Chef Works served as the
official culinary apparel sponsor of the 2015 Los Angeles
Food & Wine Festival, held August 27-30. The company also
hosted the LAFW after party, during which it unveiled several
additions to its broad collection of stylish aprons, chef coats,
and kitchen/front-of-house shirt offerings.
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LAFW
17. PopFoodsTV
Chef Works been instrumental in the production and creation of
PopFoodsTV episodes.
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“I’ve been proud to wear Chef Works
gear for the past few years.”
- Russel Jackson
PopFoods TV
18. Hawai‘i
food & wine
Chef Works participated in The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival; the premier epicurean destination event in the Pacific. Set in the lush
island paradise of Hawaii, the festival took place over two weeks on multiple islands, featuring a roster of over 100 internationally-
renowned master chefs.
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19. Chef Works participated in the New York City Wine & Food
Festival presented by FOOD & WINE (NYCWFF) to pay homage
to one of the greatest dining cities in the world while fighting
to end hunger.
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NYCWFF
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eat red
drink red
EAT (RED) DRINK (RED) SAVE LIVES ran from June 1-30 with
restaurants, bars, and food trucks around the world going
(RED) to raise awareness and money for the fight against AIDS.
Chef Works collaborated with this
very special event by donating
a variety of coats and aprons.
Social responsibility is part of our
company framework.
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man
vs. child
Chef Works dressed five of the country’s top young chefs as they squared off on season one of FYI’S Man vs.
Child. We were thrilled to outfit these dynamic young cooks in our most popular chef coats and aprons while
ensuring that they not only look the part, but also stay safe and comfortable during competition.
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autism
speaks
Chef Works proudly participated in the 2015 Autism Speaks
to Wall Street Celebrity Chef Gala where over 100 of the
world’s finest chefs prepared and served four-course meals.
The gala featured high-profile entertainment and guests
commemorating the 10 years of progress since Autism Speaks
first opened its doors.
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kaaboo
Chef Works contributed to the inaugural KAABOO Rock’n Chef
Competition. Chefs competed in a“winner-takes-all”cookoff
at the Del Mar Racetrack where each winner received an
exclusive commemorative chef coat by Chef Works.
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“A good-quality apron (like the
Memphis Adjustable Apron
from Chef Works) will not only
keep you clean at the grill, but
you’ll look like a pro, too!”
-The Daily Meal
“Chef Works is the leading
manufacturer and supplier
of culinary apparel for chefs
and home cooks alike.”
-FOX News
“In 2014, Chef Works was
thrilled to award much needed
funding to four worthy
charitable organizations
during their inaugural year of
Chef Works Cares.”
-PRLOG
press
27. “Chef Works’
journey has
just begun.
We’ll continue
to perfect our
craft and be
innovators
throughout
the world.”
-Neil Gross
CEO Chef Works
San Diego, CA
