SAVOR, the culinary division of ASM Global, has announced that chef Roxanne Galang has been appointed as new director of culinary for Moscone Center, San Francisco’s premier meeting and exhibition facility.
Galang, who also held the position of the chef de cuisine for SAVOR’s Moscone Center in 2017, returns to the convention venue with more than a decade of culinary expertise in the San Francisco area, including her most recent role as executive chef, premium catering for Bon Appetit at The Chase Center. Throughout her career, Galang held roles as chef and head of catering for The Sarap Shop, and kitchen operations chef and food safety program director at Foxtail Catering & Events.
She also received her manager certification from ServSafe Food Protection and service training certification from California Responsible Beverage. Galang graduated from California Culinary Academy’s Le Cordon Bleu program in 2011 with a degree in occupational studies.
“Roxanne has substantial experience in all aspects of running a large kitchen, from operational logistics and administrative tasks, to the creativity and innovation of the menu offerings, and we are excited for her return to Moscone Center,” said Shaun Beard, senior vice president of SAVOR. “With Roxanne at the helm of Moscone Center’s culinary program, we are fully equipped to continue delivering our signature service, high-quality and diverse offerings and unparalleled experience to all our guests, whether at a banquet, convention or large party.”
Based at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Galang will manage all culinary activities including supervising and coordinating all large-scale food preparation operations and daily food production; assisting staffing schedules; and directing training of chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff. She will oversee menu planning for all functions, utilizing her knowledge in food trends, sustainability and market conditions to create a premium experience at events.
SAVOR is the culinary division of ASM Global, the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. which spans five continents and more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues. The team at SAVOR provides top-notch experiences at every event, from the food preparation to the beverage offerings, whether for intimate VIP experiences or banquets with over 20,000 guests. Besides authentic chef-driven food, the core elements of SAVOR’s food vision include partnerships with local growers, producers and community members; a commitment to using antibiotic free meats and poultry; and dedication to minimizing impact on the environment through robust sustainability, recycling and composting programs. For more information, please visit savorasmglobal.com.
