David Grear

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

executive chef at Seasons culinary Services

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Overview

David is an experienced Executive Chef with a strong history in the restaurant industry, currently leading the team at Seasons Culinary Services. He is skilled in gourmet cooking, catering, and menu costing. He previously served as executive chef at la terrase, a French bistro on the University of Pennsylvanias campus.

He has shown business acumen by adapting his services, such as offering gourmet steak boxes for curbside pickup to continue serving customers.

He is a graduate of Clearview Regional High School.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Late Adopter

Overcautious

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Gourmet Catering
His career is built on skills in high-end catering, gourmet cooking, and food preparation within the restaurant industry.
French Cuisine
Previously worked as the executive chef at la terrase, a French bistro, indicating a professional background in this specific culinary style.
Menu Profitability
Lists menu costing as a key skill, showing he focuses on the financial and operational aspects of running a kitchen.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2005
executive chef at Seasons culinary Services
6-1999 - 2-2004
executive chef at la terrase restaurant

Education

1976 - 1981
Education details unavailable from Clearview Regional High School

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Exp : 25 Location : Washington, District of Columbia, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : executive chef at Seasons culinary Services
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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