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What started as a personal struggle with food costing became a mission to help hospitality businesses run smarter. Andrew Briese now helps chefs and operators take control of costs, systems and profitability - championing stronger, more sustainable kitchens across the industry.
The expert
Meet Andrew Briese
Andrew Briese is an in-demand speaker and MC, known across Australasia for his ability to make complex kitchen and financial concepts not only accessible, but unforgettable.
Whether he’s on stage, in the trenches with chefs, or leading thought leadership events across Australia and New Zealand, Andrew delivers practical, energetic and actionable sessions that stick.
Whether he’s on stage, in the trenches with chefs, or leading thought leadership events across Australia and New Zealand, Andrew delivers practical, energetic and actionable sessions that stick.
"Andrew was an absolute asset to Food & Hospitality Week as one of our Tech Stage Hosts. His energy, warmth, professionalism, and natural ability on the mic made every session introduction engaging and seamless. He welcomed speakers and audiences with confidence, kept the stage running smoothly, and played a key role in creating a positive experience for everyone involved. Andrew was a pleasure to work with, and we couldn't have asked for a better host. We would gladly work with him again in the future."
Jess Fleming, Production Manager, National Media
Andrew's work is known for being
Chef-first: Grounded in real kitchen experience
Insightful: Packed with examples, not fluff
Impactful: Focused on helping teams make better decisions, faster
ABOUT ANDREW
Chef, founder, food cost expert and hospitality leader.
Andrew Briese created The Culinary Director to help chefs and operators take control of the numbers behind the food. With decades of kitchen, business and training experience, he delivers practical systems, clear advice and proven strategies that improve profit, consistency and confidence.
“TALENT MATTERS BUT CONSISTENCY AND SYSTEMS IN A KITCHEN MATTER MORE”
3000+
Chefs trained
35
Years Experience
2000+
kitchens made
more profitable
more profitable
15k
trusted hospitality users
Key Services / Expert Areas
Hospitality is complex - and great kitchens need more than passion to succeed. These are the areas where Andrew shares practical insight, real-world experience and proven strategies to help operators, leaders and hospitality businesses navigate growth, performance and change.
"Passion puts food on the plate, but profit keeps it on the plate."
Industry events, panels and keynote speaking
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Hospitality leadership and commercial growth strategy
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Food cost control and menu profitability training/ advisory
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Kitchen systems and multi-site operational performance
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Founder insights, innovation and hospitality technology
Work with Andrew
Andrew in action
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Andrew in Action
YES I’VE OFFICIALLY LOST IT – Why I Went Back Into The Kitchen
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