Jeff Kipp
About Jeff Kipp
Jeff Kipp serves as the Director of Culinary at REEF Technology, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in culinary arts, product development, and consultancy, with previous roles at Lifetouch, Restaurant Brands Management, Daylesford Organic, and Gordon Ramsay.
Current Role at REEF Technology
Jeff Kipp serves as the Director of Culinary at REEF Technology since 2018. In this role, he focuses on menu development, analysis, and rationalization. He specializes in recipe and production standardization, contributing to the creation of multiple new restaurant concepts within REEF's portfolio. His position is based in London, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Culinary Management
Prior to his current role, Jeff Kipp held several significant positions in the culinary field. He worked as a Culinary Director (Consultant) at RESTAURANT BRANDS MANAGEMENT LTD in 2017 for 10 months. He also served as Executive Chef at Daylesford Organic from 2007 to 2009, and as a Senior Chef de Partie at Gordon Ramsay (Royal Hospital Road) from 2003 to 2004.
Educational Background
Jeff Kipp studied at Ball State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Photo Journalism from 1984 to 1988. He also attended Le Cordon Bleu in Minnesota, USA, graduating with Distinction and achieving a Grand Diplome.
Focus on Product Development and Consultancy
Throughout his career, Jeff Kipp has maintained a strong focus on new product development and consultancy. He opened his own restaurant, which expanded from a fine-casual dining concept to include corporate catering and product development. Additionally, he launched an award-winning, hand-crafted cold-brewed coffee brand.
Industry Relationships and Partnerships
Jeff Kipp has developed deep relationships with key food delivery platforms, including UberEats, Deliveroo, GrubHub, JustEat, and DoorDash. He has enabled multiple restaurant partnerships with both enterprise and emerging restaurant brands, enhancing collaboration within the culinary industry.