Jesse Burns

Jesse Burns is an experienced culinary professional currently serving as a Chef for the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter since November 2023. Previous roles include Director of Culinary Operations at Winner in 2022, Executive Chef positions at Mo's General (2021-2022) and Harvest Catering + Events (2018-2019), and Executive Sous Chef roles at M&G Foodstuff (2016-2017) and Pearl & Ash Cafe Wine Bar (2015-2016). Jesse began a culinary career as a Sous Chef at Proof On Main (2013-2015) and a Line Cook at Craft (2010-2013), following earlier experience as a Consultant Data Analyst at Barclays Capital PLC (2010) and a Business and Pricing Analyst at PharMerica (2009-2010). Jesse holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Louisville, earned in 2008.