Chef Michael La Flair

Lead Chef Instructor

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Location: Online Programs
Favorite Dish: Fresh Pasta

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Chef Michael La Flair

About

Chef Michael La Flair pursued his culinary education at the Italian Culinary Academy and has gone on to work at the iconic Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen where he was a semi-finalist for the James Beard Award.

He attended The University of Alabama for his undergraduate degree in business management and political science. After graduating, he found himself drawn to the culinary industry and began his career working his way up from prep cook to kitchen manager in different kitchens.

After attending culinary school to help him reach his future goals as a chef, Michael found a new calling in teaching and is currently a Lead Chef Instructor at Escoffier.

Professional EXPERIENCE

  • Chef de Cuisine - Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, Memphis, TN
  • Manager - Abbay's Restaurant, Memphis, TN
  • Kitchen Manager - Café Intermezzo, Atlanta, GA

Education

  • Master in Career & Technical Education, Eastern Kentucky University
  • Bachelor of Science in Commerce Business Administration, University of Alabama
  • Diploma - The Italian Culinary Academy/ALMA, Parma, Italy
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