Blaze Madison Virina is an experienced culinary professional currently serving as Chef De Partie at Life House, a boutique hotel set to open in May 2023 on Martha’s Vineyard. Prior experience includes the role of Chef De Partie at Embassy Suites The Woodlands/Hughes Landing, where the E'terie Bar & Grill serves as a social gathering spot with a fast-casual dining menu. Blaze was also a Lead Cook during evenings at CoralTree Hospitality, supporting one of the top-performing Embassy Suites hotels globally. Earlier experience includes managing a food lab as a Recipe Developer and Food Stylist at GrindGrub, and working as a Lead Line Cook and Assistant Manager at Maine-ly Seafood. Educational background includes attendance at The Woodlands College Park from 2014 to 2018.