CULINARY
WORKFORCE
TRAINING

About the
Association

The Latino Culinary Institute and Association (LCIA) is a member driven non-profit organization that promotes professional development to attract Latinos into culinary, food services and beverage fields in the US.

What we do

We offers opportunities to qualified new start-ups and existing small food businesses that can significantly benefit from affordable access to a licensed commercial kitchen space, technical assistance and training in food industry techniques and business operations.

Our Mission

To Educate, Train and Support the next generation of Latinx Restaurant Owners, Chef and Culinary Workforce.

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CONSULTING
What we Offer

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

PRE-OPENING MANAGMENT

We help operators fully develop and define their vision and direction

We assist operators with every phase of the pre-opening process to ensure they’re on schedule with a plan

OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE

Our team works from the front door to the back to assist operators in identifying areas for improvement and help develop the path to get there

GROWTH STRATEGIES

We help operators decide on the right way to grow. We then create the strategy and programs to get them there successfully

OTHER SERVICES

Provided research and opinions on a variety of legal issues facing the hospitality industry. We are available and capable to assist you in successfully concluding your case