Ignite Adds Corporate Chef, Brand Ambassador

Ignite Foodservice Solutions, serving the mountain states and Pacific Northwest, has added Paul Schutt as corporate chef and brand ambassador.

Schutt has more than 40 years of culinary leadership experience. He had held roles at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Modern Market Eatery, RATIONAL USA and Work Options. He has developed scalable food solutions, trained culinary teams and integrated equipment into real-world kitchen operations. He also is an educator and presenter.

“Paul is exactly the kind of culinary professional we’ve been looking for,” says Carl Kisner, owner of Ignite. “His hands-on experience with equipment integration, his relationships in the industry and his genuine love for this craft make him a tremendous asset to our team and to every customer we serve.”

In his new role, Schutt will work with Ignite’s sales team, manufacturer partners and customers to support product demonstrations, culinary education and equipment integration in Ignite’s Denver test kitchen.

Last fall, Ignite hired Chris LaBella as vice president of sales and Wade Breaux as territory sales manager for Washington, Idaho and Montana.