Masud Obannon

Masud (M.J.) O'Bannon is an experienced culinary professional currently serving as Executive Sous Chef at Acme Hospitality since March 2022, overseeing multi-venue operations and scratch kitchens. Prior experience includes roles as Kitchen Manager at Sweetfin, Sous Chef at Barrel and Ashes, and Sous Chef 2 at Monarch Beach Resort, where responsibilities included managing kitchen operations and dinner service. Educational qualifications encompass a degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Hollywood and an Associate's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Cerritos College, coupled with additional culinary training from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena.