Okay, so James King has a mix of skills in menu development, catering, and hospitality. His certification as a Certified Menu Research and Development Professional is a plus. However, his skills seem to be more focused on food service and management rather than high-level culinary expertise. Given his location in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, which is a growing food scene, I'd estimate his hourly rate to be on the lower side of the industry average. Considering his skills and certification, I'd place his rate around $50 per hour, which is slightly above the minimum wage for food service workers in the area but still relatively low compared to other professionals with similar skills and experience.