In the decade I’ve lived in Greenville, this city has gone from a nice setting with some good restaurants to an absolute foodie destination. The Upstate, as everyone knows, is home to some outstanding restaurants and hotels.
What people may not realize is that graduates of the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas are among the employees who make sure these establishments are flourishing. Our graduates are often found in management positions, running restaurants, creating new dishes, developing food and wine programs, and many other roles. In fact, the head chef of Scoundrel, the beverage director of Topsoil, and the owner/executive chef of White Wine and Butter are all products of Greenville Technical College.
In my role as department head for the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at Greenville Technical College, I am able to see students go from dreams to reality. I love being part of that transition as they gain the skills that allow them to work in a field that draws so many visitors to this area. It’s wonderful to see our graduates finding the same satisfaction I have realized in being part of making memories. With this being National Culinary Arts Month, that’s a lot to celebrate!
Kristen Grissom
Department head for Greenville Technical College’s Culinary Institute of the Carolinas
