staff
David Bleau
General Manager
david@chefschoicecatering.com
With over fourteen years experience in the hospitality industry, David joined the Chefs’ Choice team in 2009, and he continues to provide the area’s best catering and event planning services possible while overseeing the entire operation of Chef’s Choice. David started his career cooking and serving in various restaurants around Cincinnati such as The Precinct and Baxter’s. In 2001, he joined the Army where he not only competed for a spot on the Army’s culinary team, but also fed over 5000 soldiers three times daily, and became the personal Chef for an infantry company in Baghdad, Iraq. After leaving the Army, David attended the University of Cincinnati where he holds his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management. David served as the Executive Chef at Five Seasons Country Club and later became the Food & Beverage Director. Prior to Chef’s Choice, David joined the Kroger team as an Executive Chef.
Cindy Haubner
Operations Manager
cindy@chefschoicecatering.com
Cindy began her Kroger career as the Deli Manager at the Western Hills location, and later helped to open the restaurant at the Kroger Corporate Office downtown. Cindy then became the Operations Manager at Chef’s Choice, where she has been a key element of the Catering team for over 16 years. Not only does she oversee the service staff and all on-site event execution, but is also responsible for ensuring that the warehouse is fully stocked and organized. Her years in the food and beverage industry lend her the ability to create fantastic menus and competitive pricing in conjunction with the Sales Team. Moreover, she works closely with the culinary team to make sure that all health regulations and customer needs are met. Cindy’s focus on customer service is unsurpassed and her attention to detail unrivaled in the catering industry. As the leader of the service team, she will execute your event with grace and ease, allowing you and your guests to relax and enjoy!