
After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Austin, Chef Jim started his culinary adventure at De Luna Bayside Grille on South Padre Island. De Luna was a classical French restaurant with a South Texas flair. From there he worked as a Sous Chef at the Sheraton on South Padre Island, Lead Chef at NorthStar Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe, Executive Chef at Midwestern State University in North Texas, as well as a Regional Culinary Director for a group of senior living facilities in Texas, New Mexico, and Nevada. Jim is a passionate culinarian who has devoted his life to learning, teaching, and spreading the absolute joy of gastronomy with those around him.