Born in Alabama, raised in New England. Chef Kevin comes from a legacy of chefs and entrepreneurs. Cooking has always been a part of Kevin’s life, learning from a young age from the best in the business. His grandfather held a BS in Food and Beverage from New Hampshire, and lived in NY where he taught hotel management at the local college. He also worked as the food and beverage hotel manager for prestigious hotels such as the Plaza Waldorf and the Hilton in New York City. His grandfather would then start a restaurant and hotel consulting company.
Kevin’s Father is a graduate from Johnson and Wales, Providence Rhode Island, who helped lead the expansion for Foxwoods Resort Casino, Twin River Casino, and is currently the Corporate Director in culinary arts for the Ballys Corp. Casinos across the Country.
Chef Kevin has worked in various kitchens from casinos, scratch kitchens, country Clubs, to 4 diamond resorts from northern New England to the south eastern states. He has also worked instrumental culinary opportunities for celebrities, such as cooking backstage for Michael Bublee, dinner and lunches for the former Georgia Bulldog coaches, and key Georgia political figures such as the congressman and mayor. Chef Kevin has also cooked regularly for highly respected CEOs and Captains of industry during his time as Executive Chef where he was a key figure in rebranding menus, thriving and maintaining culinary excellence during COVID-19. These steps have helped pave his own path in the culinary arts and make his family of culinarians proud. Chef Kevin has also earned his Associates degree in Culinary Arts with a 4.0 GPA, where he is diligently continuing his education for his Bachelors from Johnson and Wales University. Winning culinary competitions is just one of many things he likes to do in his spare time along with spending family time with his newborn son, step son, and spouse. Chef Kevin has now come to Whitesburg Georgia with his wife and two children to be a part of the Banning Mills family, and to begin the next chapter in his career. He looks forward to entering a culinary journey with all who dine at the Historic Banning Mills.