Tim Recher, CEC, AAC, MWMCS, CWX, is the Executive Chef of Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.). Before this post, he was the Director of Culinary Operations at Quail West Golf and Country Club (Naples, Fla.). In total, Recher has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of food & beverage operations, from casual dining to high-end fine dining. He was a 2020 U.S. National Culinary Olympic Team Member and has also won over 40 medals in culinary competitions, including 16 gold medals.
Beyond his culinary prowess, Recher is dedicated to community outreach, mentoring aspiring culinary students and shaping the next generation of American chefs. With a Presidential Medal from the American Culinary Federation and the prestigious Chef Professionalism Award to his name, Recher inspires and elevates the culinary world while pursuing his ultimate goal of achieving the rank of Certified Master Chef.
