Award winning executive chef , Michael Rosen has over 20 years experience in the Food Service Industry including high-end Fine Dining Restaurants and high volume sit down establishments. Originally trained as a French chef, Michael has worked with many celebrated Chefs in Southern California including; Patrick Jamon and Leonard Schwartz. He has expanded his experience to include other specialties like authentic American BBQ, Northern Italian Cuisine, Asian Fusion and Southern American Comfort Food.
He has knowledge of all aspects of the full service restaurant environment. That knowledge includes current consumer and industry trends, menu development, new restaurant openings, labor cost, kitchen operations and food quality. Michael has mentored many cooks and is highly respected by both kitchen and dining staffs.
Specialties: Owned and operated a small restaurant supply business which dealt directly with manufacturers and wholesalers, purchasing and ordering supplies for customers in addition to consultation and design of restaurant kitchens. Extremely knowledgeable about repairing various types of equipment, particularly smokers.