Philman George has over 25 years of experience in the foodservice & hospitality industries and is the corporate chef for Kraft Heinz’ AwayFromHome brand in Canada. He is also the Co-founder and Chair of the Board of The Re-Seasoning Coalition (TRSC), a non-profit dedicated to increasing the representation and advancement of Black Canadians in the foodservice industry through research, programming, and community engagement. Philman's advocacy work with TRSC has paved the way for Black-owned food products to be featured as key ingredients in culinary competitions and showcases like the Black Experience Pavilion at the Restaurants Canada Show. He also forged key industry connections and mobilized intimate panel discussions with Black restaurateurs and leaders, in addition to sharing his lived experiences on some of the biggest culinary stages in Toronto.

About The Re-Seasoning Coalition
Created in 2020, The Re-Seasoning Coalition (TRSC) is a non-profit organization working to increase the representation of Black Canadians across every organizational level of the foodservice industry. The organization takes an interactive approach to systems change by partnering with restaurants and corporate foodservice brands to equip them with the tools to be more equitable, inclusive, diverse, and empowering for the benefit of their bottom line and the communities they serve. Learn more about TRSC at thereseasoning.org.