Leonard Hollander

Leonard Hollander has a significant career in the culinary industry. Leonard started in 2009 as the Executive Chef at Marion Street Cheese Market, where they managed culinary development, menu planning, and kitchen staff leadership. During their tenure, the restaurant received two consecutive Bib Gourmands from Michelin, three stars from the Green Chicago Restaurant Coalition, and multiple diner's choice awards. In 2014, Leonard opened their own restaurant, Arbor, in Logan Square, Chicago, where they served as the Executive Chef, Owner, and Operator. The fine dining establishment and catering operation garnered multiple awards under their management. Leonard's most recent position is at Factor_ as the Chief Culinary Officer and previously held the role of Executive Chef in Culinary Innovation before assuming the role of Associate Director and Principal Chef.

Leonard Hollander obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in International Food Service (IFS) from Northern Kentucky University, where they attended from 1996 to 2000. In addition to their degree, they hold certifications as a Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager (CFSHM) from Logan Square Kitchen and as a Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) from ServSafe Certified. The specific months and years of their certification achievements are not provided.