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About Creative Dining Services
Creative Dining Services creates personalized dining programs that reflect our client’s brand, build their community, and accomplish their goals. Creative Dining serves over 80 businesses, colleges, and senior living communities across the United States.
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1 Royal Park Drive
Zeeland, MI 49464
Latest Creative Dining News
Dr. Sandra Lee joins Creative Dining Services as the new Chief Executive Officer
Zeeland, MI (March 31, 2025) — Creative Dining Services®, a hospitality management company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sandra Lee, MBA as its new Chief Executive Officer,...
Creative Dining Services Acquires Pedestal Foods
Zeeland, MI – Creative Dining Services, a leading hospitality management firm, announced today its recent acquisition of Pedestal Foods, a food service provider of high-end, private K12 schools. The...
AAC Announces Partnership with Creative Dining Services
Waleska, GA — The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) is pleased to announce its partnership with Creative Dining Services as the league's "Official Dining Provider of the AAC." "We are very...
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Sustainability is baked into our everyday. Here is how some of our chefs incorporate sustainable practices.
"Sorting and tracking waste is part of our culture here. We try to buy as much of our product locally as possible and use as much of it as we can in different ways," said Chef Nan Plumstead at Aquinas College. "When we do have leftovers at the end of the night, we wrap them up and take them to a ministry here in Grand Rapids. It makes a big difference to our neighbors who need it!"
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#cdsbecreative #CreativeDining #aquinasdining #earthdayeveryday #SustainabilityInAction
We're very excited to share that our own Rachel Tejada was selected as a Top 3 Finalist for the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association's Women in Hospitality Leadership Star of the Year!
Rachel leads with integrity and empathy, fosters inclusion and mentorship, and exemplifies the values of hospitality, contributing through humble leadership to her team, our company, and the industry at large.
Congratulations Rachel! 🙌 🏆
Read the press release: shorturl.at/9TsBt
#cdscreative #michiganhospitality #creativedining #womeninbusiness #womeninleadership
We are celebrating Earth Month with food products from Impossible. Compared to beef from cows, Impossible Beef uses approximately:
- 91% less emissions
- 96% less land
- 92% less water
That's big deal for our planet!
It's a big deal for our diners, too: Our chefs are creating delicious burgers, quesadillas, meatballs, and much more. Good for our planet, good for you!
#cdscreative #meathappymovement #impossiblefoods
Creative Dining Services is celebrating its 35-year Anniversary this April.
Cheers to 35 years!
Exciting News at Creative Dining Services! 🍽️✨
We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Sandra Lee, MBA, as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2025. Sandra brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in the hospitality industry, making her the perfect leader to guide Creative Dining Services into its next chapter.
We are excited for the future and look forward to the innovative strategies Sandra will bring and continue our mission of being the most trustworthy, flexible, and transparent hospitality partner.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sandra Lee to the Creative Dining Services family! 🎉
creativedining.com/insights/sandra-lee-ceo/
#Leadership #NewCEO #ExecutiveAppointment
Dr. Sandra Lee Accepts CEO Position as Jim Eickoff Retires - Creative Dining Services
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Creative Dining is pleased to announce Dr. Sandra Lee, MBA has accepted the role of CEO as former CEO, Jim Eickhoff, retires after a decade.
March is Reading Month just got tastier! 📚😋 Pairing our favorite books with yummy treats. What's your perfect book-and-snack combo? ✨
Awards & Accolades
West Michigan
Sustainable Business Forum
Triple Bottom Line Leadership Award – 2021
Sage Intacct
Customer Service Award – 2018
National Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation
Winning Workforce Award – 2004
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