The Power of Storytelling: Transcending the Role of Chef with Jensen Cummings
Join us in this episode as Chef Journeys takes an unexpected turn with guest Jensen Cummings, who has not only transcended the chef role but has ventured into the world of media and marketing. Jensen shares his captivating journey, starting from being the fifth consecutive generation of chefs in his family to navigating the restaurant industry's highs and lows. Discover the pivotal moment that led Jensen to reevaluate his path and transition into the diverse realms of consulting, event production, and media. Hear about the surprising revelations, challenges, and successes as Jensen brings his unique storytelling skills from the kitchen to the digital space.
Jensen Cummings (@jensencummings) is a fifth-generation Chef and Restaurateur based in
Denver, CO. Jensen is a multi-cultural storyteller, pulling from his own
heritage being of Japanese, French and Irish descent, along with his upbringing
in Germany and southern California. He began his career at 17 years old as a
dishwasher. He spent the last twenty-plus years working across the industry
from cook to server to bartender, Cicerone, Fermentationist, General Manager,
Owner, Media Personality, Keynote Speaker, Strategist and Consultant.
Cummings is innovating F&B models with his four
hospitality focused businesses: consulting firm - Fortune Cookie Concepts,
merch shop - Restaurant
Swagger, event production company - Denver Culinary Events, and media and marketing studio - Best Served Creative
which produces Best Served
Podcast, and itโs shows - Restaurant News
Roundup, Restaurants In Pop-Culture, Restaurant Techno Babble, Restaurant
Sector Spotlight and Restaurant
Idea Factory, as well as several shows outside
the restaurant industry.
Where to find Jensen:
Websites:
Social:
Facebook -
@Jensen Cummings
@Best Served Podcast
@DenverCulinaryEvents
@Restaurant Idea Factory
Instagram -
@JensenCummings
@BestServedPodcast
@RestaurantSwagger
@RestaurantIdeaFactory
Tik Tok -
@JensenCummings
@ChefJensenCummings
@BestServedPodcast
@RestaurantIdeaFactory
LinkedIn -
@Jensen Cummings
@Restaurant Idea Factory
YouTube -
@Best Served Podcast
@Restaurant Idea Factory
@JensenCummings