Chef Imrun Texeira is a Red Seal Certified Chef with over 17 years of experience shaping the culinary landscape through his craft, storytelling, and advocacy. A Top Chef Canada semi-finalist and recognized as one of Canada's Top 30 Under 30 hospitality leaders, Imrun has been honoured with the Leader Award of Excellence from Restaurants Canada and the Alumni of Distinction Award from Algonquin College.

His expertise extends far beyond the kitchen. As a media partner, food writer, and host of the "Kitchen Rags to Riches" podcast, Imrun partners with leading food, beverage, and lifestyle brands to create compelling content that tells authentic culinary stories. His work bridges the gap between traditional cooking and modern media, offering fresh perspectives on food culture, innovation and the evolving hospitality industry.

Deeply passionate about mental and physical health and industry wellbeing, Imrun serves as Chief Ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project, where he champions mental health support and advocates for systemic change across hospitality. He is committed to creating spaces where conversations around burnout, resilience, and work-life balance are normalized and supported.

Through mentorship programs and career pathway initiatives, Imrun dedicates his time to nurturing emerging talent. He believes in empowering the next generation not only with culinary skills but also with the tools to build sustainable, fulfilling careers.