Vice President—Research and Development, Outback Steakhouse and Fleming’s Prime Steak Chef Clifford Pleau is the vice president of research and development for all of the Outback Steakhouse and ...

As the global leader in culinary education, CIA was the perfect starting place for a competition to find the leading chef of the next generation. Learn more about faculty and alumni appearing on the ...

If you love providing guests with exceptional experiences, there are few more impactful positions you can have than restaurant manager. It’s an exciting and well-paid leadership role that varies ...

“It’s important to build a network of mentors and professionals that can guide and advise your education and career. Always persist beyond your limits and never say no to an opportunity. The people ...

December 2025. CIA alumni are always cooking up something interesting. Here are just a few examples of CIA alumni in the news ...

CIA alumni are always cooking up something interesting, and with a network of more than 55,000 strong, there’s never a shortage of highlights! Ivan Orkin ’93, who appeared on Netflix’s Chef’s Table, ...

You’ve come to the right place to get the best education available. CIA offers one-of-a-kind experiences and opportunities for students interested in the food industry. Transferring your credits to ...

“I’m taking the knowledge, the enthusiasm, the passion that I got every day from my chef-instructors and sharing it with my students. CIA gave me the confidence, and I pass that on to them.” Darcy ...

“CIA has an outstanding reputation. I did not attend culinary school for the same reasons that most people do. I wanted to understand basic culinary techniques in order to be a better clinician.” Sara ...

“I learned the basics of many important aspects needed to be a successful chef, restaurateur, or hotelier at CIA. These included creativity, innovation, teamwork, cleanliness, organization, and ...

Author Sarah Rolph ’22/’26 is a Culinary Science major. “It is one of the unique CIA experiences that I will remember, and it will impact my perspective throughout my career.” One of my favorite parts ...