Jim Pastor

Jim Pastor is an experienced culinary professional currently serving as the Executive Chef at Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant since January 2025. Previously, Jim held various positions at Specialty Restaurants from October 2011 to November 2024, including Corporate Executive Chef, Eastern Regional Chef, and Executive Chef. Prior experience includes a role as Banquet Chef at W Hotels from July 2009 to October 2011, and serving as Sous Chef at Hyatt Hotels Corporation from January 2008 to June 2009, overseeing a three-meal restaurant. Jim Pastor earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from Johnson & Wales University between 2002 and 2006.