Ernest Bledsoe

Ernest Bledsoe is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience in food and beverage management. Currently serving as the Director of Food and Beverage at Lake Junaluska since March 2023, Bledsoe previously held the same title at The Foundry Hotel from March 2022 to April 2023. Bledsoe's expertise includes a role as Director of Culinary Operations at Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa from October 2020 to March 2022, overseeing all culinary and service operations, as well as serving as Executive Chef at Primland Resort from January 2017 to March 2020, managing multiple restaurants and banquet facilities with an annual F&B revenue of $6 million. Previous experiences include Executive Chef positions at The Swag and Bliss Restaurant & Lounge, where Bledsoe co-owned the establishment. Bledsoe holds an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from Johnson & Wales University.