Co-host
Robert Simmelink
As Ignite’s Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Services, Chef Robert Simmelink works to bring value and innovation to the table.
Before coming to Ignite, Chef Robert had a 27-year stint with Alto-Shaam as a Senior Corporate Executive Chef. He has also worked in various restaurants during his career.
From keeping an eye on operations to suggesting out-of-the-box solutions, Chef Robert's primary drive is to offer strategies to Ignite customers that improve productivity, control costs, maximize profitability, and diversify the menu. He believes that the key to sustainable growth in the foodservice industry is constant innovation. He is based out of Ignite’s Phoenix Test Kitchen.