Executive Chef

• Jan 2022 - Present

Executive Chef- The Hampton Social

• Apr 2019 - Jun 2021

Executive Chef-The Hampton Social – South Barrington, IL Opened new location in The Arboretum of South Barrington. Manages complete purchasing and culinary operations. Executive Chef-The Hampton Social – South Barrington, IL Opened new location in The Arboretum of South Barrington. Manages complete purchasing and culinary operations.

Executive Chef

• May 2005 - Feb 2019

Executive Chef-TaxSlayer Center - Sports and entertainment industry. Responsible for all aspects of food and beverage at home property including purchasing. Classic American cuisine. Flavors of the Midwest featuring farm fresh ingredients showcasing the regions rich agricultural tradition. Support chef at major events and properties for short and long-term including: IMS 2016-2018 (Grand Prix, 500, Brickyard), USTA 2013-2018 (opened and closed Champions restaurant every year along side Celebrity Chefs David Burke, Marc Forgione and Michael White), Sugar Bowl, Peach Bowl, 2005 World Series, Wisconsin Center District, LMS - Craftsman Truck Series, Verizon Center- Washington Capitals/Wizzards, Kentucky Derby, Raymond James Stadium, MTV Music Awards, Bradley Center, Harley Davidson Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Whites Sox, United Center, Wrigley Field- Chicago Cubs, Lambeau Field, Nascar, Lincoln Financial Field, Chicagoland Speedway, Sears Centre, Oak Street Beach. Joined Levy in 2005 at Arlington International Race Course as Executive Sous Chef after two seasons joined the Ravinia Festival team as Executive Sous Chef operating the Park View restaurant and helping oversee three dining rooms and premium lawn catering. Show less

Executive Chef

• Apr 2004 - Apr 2005

Executive Chef of fine dining steakhouse. Earned them Zagat rating. Executive Chef of fine dining steakhouse. Earned them Zagat rating.

Executive Chef/Owner

• 2000 - Dec 2003

Executive Chef/owner - Launched new 84 seat restaurant and bar, operations management, designed and maintained commercial kitchen, management of front and back of house. Executive Chef/owner - Launched new 84 seat restaurant and bar, operations management, designed and maintained commercial kitchen, management of front and back of house.

Chef

• 1997 - 1998

Chef - Italian cuisine and specialty events. Chef - Italian cuisine and specialty events.

Line, prep cook

• 1986 - 1997