Jim Connolly has over 27 years of experience as a chef, instructor, and manager in various kitchen settings including hotels, corporate dining, catering, and culinary schools. He holds an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from The Academy of Culinary Arts and several certificates including ServSafe Food Production Manager. His experience includes positions as a Chef Instructor at two vocational schools, Chef Manager for a fraternity, and several corporate dining roles with responsibilities such as menu design, food ordering, budgeting, and staff management.