In 2020, Forbes found that just 6.3% of the head chef positions at prominent US restaurant groups were held by females. As influencers in the kitchen for generations, FoodMix and Smithfield Culinary wanted to bring attention to the fact that female chefs have always brought traditions and new ideas to the table. Our goal was to show the foodservice industry that a powerful and growing movement of innovative and inspiring women chefs are leading the way forward.