Chef Thomas J. Macrina, CEC, CCA, AAC
Executive Chef at The Desmond Great Valley Hotel & Conference Center since 1994. Chef Tom believes that continuing education and professional development is essential to success in his chosen field. He has devoted much time and energy to the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), two of premier professional associations for culinarians. Both organizations provide mentoring and scholarship awards for members to encourage and enhance their education throughout their careers.
In 2003, The Hunt Room at The Desmond was one of just six restaurants in the nation to be awarded the American Culinary Federation's Achievement of Excellence Award.
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Chef Tom's Accomplishments Include:
- Member of the American Culinary Federation since 1976
- Inducted into the American Academy of Chefs in 1987
- Northeast Regional Chef of the Year 1997
- Coach ACF Philadelphia Junior Team 2002
- Presidential Medallion 2002-2000-1996
- ACF chapter President of the Year 2001
- Good Taste Award, AAC 2001
- Coach Culinary Youth Team 2004
- Inducted into the Honorable Order of the Golden Togue 2003
- ACF Chef's Professionalism Award 2005
Chef Tom is a Member of the Following:
- Chaines Des Rotisseuries
- Brandywine Chapter of the PA Restaurant Assn.
Board Member:
- Salvation Army
- March of Dimes
- American Red Cross
- Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
- The Art Institute of Philadelphia
