Stephen Burns

Stephen Burns is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience in the senior living and hospitality sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Culinary Operations at Aston Gardens At Pelican Pointe since March 2022, Stephen oversees culinary functions for an Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care facility in Venice, Florida. Prior to this role, Stephen held key positions including Director of Dining Services at Heartis Senior Living, Director of Hospitality at Harbor Retirement Associates, and Regional Dining Service Director at Validus Senior Living. Additional experience includes executing culinary operations as Executive Chef at IMG Academy and overseeing campus dining and catering as Executive Chef for ARAMARK's Higher Education Division. Education includes a degree in Culinary Arts from Newbury Culinary Arts and training in Food Service Management from Oxford, Mississippi.