Halston Named Corporate Executive Chef at Wild Oats
Wild Oats Markets Inc., a leading national natural and organic foods retailer, announced Andre Halston has joined the company as vice president of Foodservice and corporate executive chef.
Bringing 30 years' experience in culinary operations, production, procurement and management, Halston will be responsible for further enhancing the Wild Oats Foodservice Department -- including the company's delis, cheese departments, Juice & Java bars and commissary kitchens nationwide. He will also be responsible for research and development for this department, allowing him to use his culinary skills and training to develop an ongoing calendar of fresh and unique recipes for consumers across North America. Halston most recently held the position of chief culinary officer for LaMadeleine Restaurants, a 62-unit restaurant company based in Dallas, Texas. There, he was responsible for managing menu development for the chain's restaurants to maintain freshness in the offering, and overseeing kitchen and Boulangerie operations for all of the LaMadeleine restaurants.