Meet the Team

Chad graduated from Art Institute of Minneapolis with a degree in culinary arts and has been working in kitchens since the age of 14. Growing up in the country, he...

Lionel is from St. Louis, Missouri and has been involved in the hospitality industry since his teenage years. He graduated from culinary school and hospitality program, and has worked in... Read More

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin- River Falls with a degree in Marketing Communications, Dylan went on the hunt for a career and found Bon Appétit Management Company. Now,... Read More

Laurie’s been in the hospitality industry for nearly 27 years. Her favorite part of the industry is being part of a banquet and catering team, and working with people creating... Read More

Growing up in Chihuahua, Mexico, Benny fell in love with the Hispanic cuisine and culture. He started working in the food industry in 2004. In 2018 Benny got the opportunity...

Rick has been working in the hospitality industry for over 20 years both in the Metropolitan area of Minneapolis and more recently, San Francisco, California. He started as a restaurant...

I developed my passion for cooking at a very young age, watching my parents cook meals from scratch with fresh ingredients. One of my favorite dishes to make is steamed... Read More

I’ve been in and out of the hospitality field for years. I started my career at St. Olaf as a server in Stav Hall before moving down to The Cage... Read More

Jaime graduated at the top of her class from Le Cordon Bleu School of Patisserie and Baking, with honors in French Pastry and Baking. She has worked since graduating as... Read More

Grace was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri where she grew up in a food and farm-loving family. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN where she worked... Read More