BOULDER, Colo. - March 30, 2009 - Culinary Software Services (CSS), the leading provider of back-of-the-house technology for the foodservice industry, announced the appointment of Alexandra Lynch as the company's Communications Manager. The company has also continued their recent expansion of the company's offices, taking additional space at 1900 Folsom Street, Boulder, in March.

In her new role, Ms. Lynch will manage and direct CSS' marketing, branding and communications efforts, designed to help maintain its current leadership position in the industry and to expand its customer base in key market segments. Ms. Lynch worked with Culinary Software Services in the late 1990’s and returns after eight years doing marketing and communications in local government.

CSS has taken the new office space to house their expanding support and training services sector that includes eLearning classes, onsite training for corporate customers and one-on-one remote access training and support on the ChefTec Software. The space will also provide the company with more conference space and offices for their growing staffing needs.

"Since our products help our clients save money and improve efficiency, this economic downturn is actually creating opportunities for us to expand our business," commented Brian Bennett, President of Culinary Software Services. "A lot of companies are making cuts, especially in marketing, but we see this as an excellent time to make the ChefTec Software products even more dominant in the foodservice software industry. Alexandra brings new energy and a much needed skill set to an already talented company. We are excited to have the benefit of her experience and creativity."

About Culinary Software Services, Inc.

Culinary Software Services, Inc. is the leading provider of foodservice software to the hospitality industry. Products include ChefTec and CorTec for recipe and menu costing, inventory control, purchasing and ordering, requisitions and transfers,and nutritional analysis. Culinary Software Services won the IQ Award for Software Products & Services and ChefTec twice won the Innovator's Award for Technology from the California Restaurant Association. Installations include all Marriott International Hotels Worldwide, Charlie Trotter's, Whole Foods Market, Dean & Deluca, The Art Institute of New York City, Concessions International, the Wild Dunes Resort, and Publix Super Markets. Founded in 1990, Culinary Software Services is located in Boulder, Colo. For more information visit our Web site at www.ChefTec.com.