Tai Nguyen

Tai Nguyen is an accomplished professional in the food industry, currently serving as a Food Development Manager and New Product Development Coordinator at En Route International since August 2023. In this role, Tai collaborates with Food Development Managers and the Director to fulfill customer briefs and manage product pipelines, focusing on the Bakery category. Prior experience includes serving as Operations Manager at Chris Kinjo LLC, where Tai organized 47 staff members and enhanced customer satisfaction through various initiatives. Tai also worked as Sous Chef at Salare, overseeing logistics and inventory management, and co-owned Seaside Poke, developing a chef-driven menu and managing financial forecasting. Tai's early career included a role at Apple, providing customer support and training on technology products. Tai holds a degree from the University of Houston.