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Thank you for your interest in Vollrath University. You are about to embark on a learning experience that is truly one of a kind. Each training takes place in our beautiful 12,000-square-foot educational area, where you will be provided with hands-on product experience, top-notch classroom instruction, and a tour of our manufacturing facility. Click on your training session for more information on registration and accommodations.
Training Offerings
Our in-person, three-day offerings include countertop equipment and smallwares product trainings, as well as trainings focused on custom serving systems, fabrication components and Stoelting frozen treats. Attendees can be part of a group from across the industry or part of a larger group from one organization. Evenings feature group dinners, with Vollrath staff sharing industry insights, perspectives and trends.
Meet Andrew Cronau
As corporate chef and product training manager at The Vollrath Company, Andrew Cronau brings two decades of foodservice, operations, sales, and training experience to his role. Since beginning his hospitality career in 2006, he has developed an expert understanding of the industry from both the operator and equipment sides of the business.
A graduate of the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Andrew has advanced through a variety of leadership positions, including kitchen manager, bar manager, front-of-house manager, sous chef and general manager. In 2018, Andrew transitioned into sales, leveraging his operational expertise to help customers identify solutions that improve efficiency and performance.
Training has been a consistent interest throughout Andrew’s career. His talent for education and professional development makes him uniquely qualified to translate complex product information into practical solutions for customers, dealers, distributors, and sales teams.
Since joining Vollrath in May 2024, Andrew has focused on product training, industry engagement, and customer education. He is passionate about helping foodservice professionals succeed through innovation and practical expertise gained from his decades in the industry.