Jonathan Pye

Jonathan Pye has over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry. Jonathan started their career in 1999 as an Executive Chef at the MCPherson Country Club, where they managed the food and beverage staff and catered various events. Jonathan then worked as an Executive Chef at the Lindale Inn, overseeing a hotel, pub, and restaurant operation. After that, Jonathan joined Arcadian Catering as an Executive Chef, where they specialized in catering for weddings and special occasions. Jonathan was also responsible for managing the preferred caterers of several prominent venues. In 2004, they became the owner of Ruby's Restaurant for three years. Jonathan then joined CULINAIRE in 2007 as an Executive Chef, where they received recognition as the Executive Chef of the year for Culinaire International in 2008. During their time there, they successfully revamped banquet menus and improved customer satisfaction scores. Currently, Jonathan is with American Dining Creations, where they have held various roles including Regional Chef and Corporate Chef, eventually becoming the Vice President of Culinary and Corporate Executive Chef.

Jonathan Pye attended Kendall Culinary College from 1987 to 1989, earning a Culinary Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Prior to that, they studied at Saddleworth High School from 1981 to 1986, focusing on Mathematics, Rural Science, English, and Geography. In addition to their educational background, they obtained the Serv Safe certification from ServSafe Food Protection in December 2017.