MRM Talking With: Shawn Wenner, Founder of Entrepreneurial Chef

6 Min Read By MRM Staff

How crucial are entrepreneurial skills in establishing culinary success?

In this edition of MRM Talking With, Shawn Wenner, founder of Entrepreneurial Chef tells Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine why he launched the brand, what he hopes to achieve and reveals some of his picks for "chefpreneurs." Entrepreneurial Chef offers a mix of  inspirational stories, ideas and actionable advice to help generate further ideas, create executable plans, develop growth strategies and more. Future plans include online courses, member-only forums, and special invites to live workshops centered around culinary entrepreneurship. To pay it forward, the magazine is offered free to culinary and hospitality students and educators.

What is your background in the culinary industry and other industries?  

My introduction to the culinary industry was through Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando. I began working in the admission department in 2005 and held various positions –…