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elcome to the home of Finding Time To Be Great. Chef Charles Carroll is most recognized in the culinary field today for his passion of building great culinary teams. His work with seven U.S. Culinary Olympic Teams and his leadership as Executive Chef at three prestigious properties over the past twenty-plus years proves his Commitment to Excellence to the culinary field.

    In a world where “I need it now” seems to be the theme, Chef Carroll encourages the reader not just to put the food out, but to teach, nurture and foster their culinary team. To make a difference in someone’s life is pretty special! With over 70 national and international awards, including Chef of the Year, Educator of the Year and three presidential medallions, and as a member of the world champion Culinary Olympic Teams, Chef Carroll’s expertise is captured in his work of Finding Time To Be Great: Leadership Lessons from a Chef.
 
“Chef Charles Carroll has earned the respect of his fellow culinarians with a well deserved reputation for exceptional cuisine, uncompromising standards of service, visionary leadership ability, and a willingness to accept new challenges with a winner’s stance. His kitchen is in many ways a model for other chefs to emulate. Finding Time To Be Great promises to articulate the vision and leadership techniques of a professional chef at the top of his technical game in a voice that is intelligent and polished.
-Gary Eaton
Program Chair, Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Houston
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I play to win, I just love to win!
- Charles Carroll CEC, AAC 2005 Houston Texans Tailgater of the Year