Chef Chuck Gibbons

Sr. Executive Chef

“Witnessing the spark of excitement when someone tries something new is incredibly rewarding and fuels my passion.”

The Next Generation

Whether it's mentoring aspiring chefs or introducing students to new flavors and cuisines, Chef finds joy in expanding culinary horizons. Chuck develops and implements training programs, keeping his team on the cutting edge of innovation while setting new trends.

Plant-Forward Diets

Chef strongly believes that prioritizing plant-based ingredients and reducing our reliance on animal products is crucial for our planet's health and the key to feeding a growing global population, making produce delicious and accessible to everyone.

Passion Projects

Chuck truly brings the community to the University of Minnesota, inviting local minority and women-owned businesses on campus from the greater Minneapolis market. Chef can quickly pivot while driving the overall culinary vision while taking on additional stretch projects, like helping open a new contract at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.