Legit Concepts

Founded by Chef Gerald L. Ford, CMC to help Professional Chefs master the crafts of Cooking, Leading, & Competing. About the Founder: Gerald L. Ford, CMC is one of 73 Certified Master Chefs and former Captain of the American National Culinary Team USA, Chef Ford had stops in Michelin Starred Restaurants, The Moulin de Mougins and Eleven Madison Park. Over his career, Master Chef Ford has established himself as a professional who is focused, driven, innovative and organized beyond obsessive. During his 30 years in the food service industry, Master Chef Ford was part of the opening team at The Mandarin Oriental in Columbus Circle, NYC. He also served as part of the opening team of several restaurants in New York State and worked for the Four Seasons & Ritz Carlton Hotel Companies. For the last thirteen years he has been working in Platinum-Level Private Clubs in the role of Executive Chef, Culinary Director, Executive Sous Chef & Sous Chef. Earning medals at the highest level of international competition and the Culinary Olympics, Chef Ford has proven his resourcefulness and honed his leadership, leading and developing the best chefs in the world. Chef Ford is an ACF judge, former Captain of the 2020 National Culinary Team USA, former ice sculpting competitor. Chef Ford's work and expertise have been highlighted in Club & Resort Chef and South Magazine.