Ryan Manning

With a background ranging from luxury dining in The Ritz-Carlton, private residences of The Ritz-Carlton, small restaurant ownership, Disney and cooked at the inauguration of President Obama in 2009. 

I have a strong background in allergens, dietary restrictions, kosher, health-conscious menus, international and American regional cuisines. I can customize the dining experience from casual to fine dining and small to large scale group events. 

I have no ego and really put my passion into making sure my clients are happy and being catered too, above and beyond as well as anticipating their needs without them having to ask. I am a strong team player, organized and maintain a clean work environment at all times.

Bilingual in English and Spanish. 

I have spent the last several years consulting for luxury dining venues including - hotels, night clubs, pro sports teams, vegan restaurants and tapas lounges. At the same time, I owned and operated my own small Mexican taco restaurant. We were listed as best taco in Orlando in 2021 and 2022. 

I sold my restaurant at the end of March and would like to return to luxury personalized service. Prior to owning my own company. I was a chef for The Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Washinton DC, Half Moon Bay, Cancun and opened the Edition Hotel in Miami. Several of these hotels carried Forbes and AAA five-star statuses while I a chef on property. 

Prior to The Ritz-Carlton, I was a chef for Disney World in many of their high-end restaurants including California Grill and The Flying Fish. At this property I gained a great deal of experience on allergens. 

I have a strong background in Americana cuisine as I trained at The Colonial Williamsburg Resort and was a cook at the US House of Representatives during the 110th and 111th Congress; during the inaugural of President Obama. 

American Culinary Federation Apprenticeship Program - Virginia Apprentice Certification

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College - associate in culinary arts