Growing up in Miami, Florida, creativity was the necessary standard to ensure excellence. There’s a native entrepreneurial spirit that’s birthed between the palm trees of the 305 and I was no stranger to using my creativity to challenge my adversities. It’s where my love and dedication to good food came about– because regardless of the harshest storms that we’d have to weather, it was through the heart-filled meals my family and I shared that made it all the more worthwhile.
Cooking wasn’t just a hobby or a simple tool to get by. It was a hunger to explore and widen my scope every chance that I got, and best believe, I took it! Between experimenting through high school and working at some of the most beloved local restaurants, I worked my way up and earned my Culinary Arts degree from Johnson and Wales University. It was a pivotal point in launching my passion into the Executive Chef you see today.
And through the last two decades, this passion has won me awards, put me on several television shows like Nashville’s very own “Talk of The Town”, landed me a seat at chef panels at esteemed culinary events, — and most importantly, it has earned me the respect amongst my creative culinary peers. Cooking is more than my career, it is my life’s passion.
Through these 20 plus years of experience, and successful managing multiple restaurants. I’ve garnered an extensive repertoire of techniques and cultural cuisines that add to maintained high quality of culinary service. Each part of that standard is integral in the success I’ve obtained. Whether it’s been expertly leading high-volume restaurants, or spearheading my own catering company– flavorful recipes, quality ingredients, and excellent food safety & sanitation policies are at the forefront of my practice. Through that, I’ve been able to supervise highly rated restaurants that have grossed over fifteen million dollars annually, as well as maintain a great safety record that works along side my reputation to serve high quality food.
As the bar for my passion continues to grow, I am gracious to God for how I’ve been able to share my gifts and story with you all, one dish at a time!