PROVIDENCE NEW AMERICAN KITCHEN - Key Persons
From age 6 Alejandro has found his passion creating memorable dishes in the kitchen. Taught first by his father and grandma, Alejandro baked his first cake at age 8, and continues to craft cuisine that recalls those essential flavors and aromas of his childhood. Alejandro was born in Mexico City and for a time planned to be an architect until deciding upon culinary school.
After completing his training Alejandro worked for prestigious private dining clubs in Mexico, at the Waldorf Astoria in Naples, Florida, and then on to San Diego, working first at Bite Bistro and then as a culinary supervisor with Princess Cruise Lines. In San Diego he met his future wife, a woman with Kansas City roots and that has brought him here and to Providence. A focus on the process and ingredients of "New American Cuisine" and the many international influences upon it, is what fascinates Alejandro now. Beginning first as a dessert and pastry chef Alejandro quickly moved to Sous Chef and after excelling in that role, now assumes the next challenge: our Executive Chef.
Alejandro's talent, work ethic, and passion find him moving rapidly forward in his career. We are happy and fortunate to have Alejandro Diaz as our Executive Chef.
Born and raised in Kansas City Matt's passion for hospitality started at the age of 16 when he started working at The Carriage Club. He began as a server assistant working his way up to head banquet server being the lead in service of events up to 800 guests. After graduating from the University of Kansas he returned to private city clubs joining the team at the Kansas City Club where he stayed for several years becoming the Restaurant Manager. Matt's interest in hotel and lodging led him to the Sheraton Crown Center which exposed him to the fast paced and dynamic world of hotels. Being the Outlets General Manager at the Hilton President has solidified his love for customer service and ensuring that guests are having a memorable dining experience.