Michael Santoro's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Michael Santoro's Education: Michelin-starred Executive Chef program at the Ritz-Carlton France's Academy of Gastronomy in 2007-2008. First degree in Culinary Arts from la Donne College in 2002. Senior position in the Restaurant Department of The Loudoun County TLC. prior Restaurant experience: August 2011 to September 2014 - Executive Chef / Owner at The MildredAugust 2006 to January 2008 - Jr. Sous Chef at Restaurant GiltJanuary 2004 to February 2006 - Culinary Director at American Gonzo Food CorporationSeptember 2018 to September 2021 - Executive Chef at The Watergate HotelMay 2015 to October 2018 - Chef de Cuisine at Blue Duck TavernFebruary 2008 to March 2011 - Chief Culinary Officer - Partner at Mosaic Hospitality ManagementMarch 2009 - Assistant Executive Chef at Thouars restaurant in London, EnglandNovember 2009 to December 2010 - Preparer - Chef de cuisine at the St Regis LondonOctober 2011 to February 2013 - Assistant Executive Chef at Brindisi in Rome, ItalyJanuary 2004 to February 2006 - Jr. Sous Chef at Restaurant Gilt

🎓 Education

Michael Santoro's education is in the fields of Culinary Arts and Food Science. He received his Bachelors from Johnson & Wales University in October 2022. After his Bachelors, he worked as a chef for a few years before going on to work as a food scientist at a lab in Washington D.C. for two years. Michael Santoro is currently working as a research scientist at Google in California. This experience has given him a better understanding of the food industry and its various aspects. In his work readiness, Michael Santoro has been able to move up the food ladder and is currently working as a Research Scientist at Google.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Before starting his current position, Michael Santoro spent 5 years as a professional chef and restaurant management employee. He has previous experience working in the food industry as a general manager, executive chef, and Jr. Sous Chef. While he was at Andaz 5th AVE, he was the Executive Chef /Owner. At The Mildred, he was the Chef de Cuisine. He also worked at Boqueria for 2 years. He then joined American Gonzo Food Corporation as the Executive Chef /Culinary Director. Michael Santoro also worked at The Beverly Hills Hotel for 8 months as the Executive Chef. Finally, he was the Chief Culinary Officer - Partner at Mosaic Hospitality Management from October 2018 to September 2021. Michael Santoro is currently a Senior Chef at Talula's Garden.