Executive Chef Restaurant

Lance Katcher

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Over 40 years of experience, owning, managing and working in wonderful and well recognized restaurants. The breadth of my professional career experience includes: restaurant ownership, creative restaurant consulting, kitchen design, general management, catering direction, and executive chef. A proven success record in implementing productivity, minimizing costs, enforcing sanitation, and smoothing operations in the front and back of the house.

Professional Experience

Gelson’s Markets

October 2019 - Present

3305 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Hot Foods Chef

Jora’s Catering

March 2014 - May 2019

Executive Chef

International Gourmet Buffet

March 2010 - Jan 2014

Executive Chef

I was brought in to revitalize the restaurant; Changed menu to coincide with “International Cuisine.” Brought the food and the handling of it to another level. I Instituted “Market Fresh” and eliminated all pre fab foods. Culinary Inspirations Catering Company

June 1998 - January 2010

690 North McCarthy Blvd Milpitas CA 95030

Executive Chef/ Owner

Established ourselves as one of the best upscale caterers in the Silicon Valley. Served 25 companies a day at its peak and ran 3 cafes. Also started the Concept “Cyber Island Grill” an eccentric Island Cuisine.As the economy changed, it was an ongoing sales objective to bring in new business. Eulipia Restaurant

November 1995-April 1998

374 South First Street San Jose, CA

Executive Chef

Was hired to develop a new concept for this restaurant while it was under retrofitting renovation.The San Jose Mercury news described Eulipia as “euphoric American cuisine.” Marvin Gardens

January 1992-October 1995

223 South Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO

Owner/Chef

"Best New Restaurant in Denver" two years in a row. It was reviewed by The Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, Channel 4 News, and Channel 7 News.

Truly Yours Restaurant

December 1989-January 1992

18588 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA

Partner/Chef

Developed one of the best new restaurants in L.A., with one of the most versatile menus in the valley. We packed the restaurant every night with a high energy atmosphere and great food. Many reviews followed. Carnegie Deli of Beverly Hills December

1988- December 1989

300 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA

Executive Chef

Responsible for total and accurate establishment of famed New York Restaurant into the West Coast. Organized and designed entire kitchen layout.

Kate Mantellini

October 1986- October 1988

9101 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills CA

Executive Chef

Hired from a pool of over 100 applicants, picked as one of five candidates Then did a ‘Cook Off’ for the Owners. Dazzled them with New American Cuisine and was hired as Executive chef. Andrews Riverside

September 1984- October 1986

2 South river drive, Ft. Lauderdale FL

Executive Chef

This became known as the best seafood restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, very successful and high volume free-standing seafood restaurant. Began by developing and implementing creative and eclectic menu.

(Maurice) Parker Meridian Hotel

1982-1984

W 55th New York City

Sous Chef, during the height of nouvelle cuisine.

Other Restaurants and Hotels in New York City June 1974-September 1982 The Terrace

Butler Hall, Columbia University

Sous Chef

Red Baron Restaurant

Executive Chef

Quilted Giraffe

Chef Tourant

Lutece

Chef Tourant

Lance Katcher Reviews:

"Katcher has worked for years in kitchens all around the country and wherever he's gone, created a sensation. Perhaps it is his indefatigable energy or his choice of the freshest ingredients or the way he preps food for hours—but, as a whole, eating from his kettle is a marvel."

- Rocky Mountain News

"This four-month-old downtown restaurant has become a mecca for South Florida's yuppie set and the avant-garde because of the genius of chef Lance Katcher.”

- Fort Lauderdale News

"The place is nearly always full, and the feedback has been impressive. It's easy to see why Chef Katcher is nothing if not versatile; this must be the most extensive menu in town."

- Los Angeles Times

"Andrews Riverside became the instant rage the moment it opened its doors-due almost entirely to the extraordinary talents of Chef Lance Katcher."

- Travelhost Magazine

"Euphoric American Cuisine"

- San Jose Mercury News

"…it's nearly always packed full of exuberant, noisy diners, obviously enjoying chef Lance Katcher's full range of fare. He's the star of the food show. A video monitor over the bar lets you watch the hyper Katcher gyrating, tossing, whipping, stirring and ladling in his frenetic kitchen."

- L.A. Daily News

"It's one of my favorite restaurants in town, and we couldn't help being charmed by Lance Katcher.”

- Hollywood Spotlight

"The Scope of menu devised by Chef Lance Katcher is amazing. There's an endless array of fresh fish in whatever sauce you choose and desserts that are far above what you might expect to find at prices like these.”

- The Dining Guide Southern California

"You'll begin to understand what sets this eatery apart from other trendy establishments, a quality that has, almost overnight, transformed Andrews Riverside into one of the hottest new restaurants in the country.”

"The food at the restaurant is exceptional, and fresh is the key word."

"The Brilliant chef's dessert specialty is his chocolate version of a classic millefeuille"

- Chocolatier Magazine

"Each taste compliments the next, and Katcher is one of those rare finds—a natural chef who creates delicious, original dishes.”

- On the Boulevard

"You're going to think 'Truly Yours' is manna from heaven."

- L.A. Daily News

“‘A' rating…Super Little Restaurant…Great Move for Denve.r"

- Rocky Mountain News

"One of The Best New Restaurants in the Country."

- Travel Holiday Award

"The Best New Restaurant in Denver…The Service and Food are Fabulous."

- Westword

"It's Just Marvelous."

- Channel 4 News, Denver

"Best New Restaurant in Denver."

"The Food is a delight…Marvelously Diverse Menu"

- The Denver Post

"One of the Best restaurants in Los Angeles."

- L.A. Weekly

"Truly incredible, one of the most interesting restaurants in Los Angeles. Great food, great prices."

- Channel 7, Los Angeles, KABC TV

"The originality & culinary skill of Mr. Katcher is remarkable!"

- Bruce Sinclair in Cue Magazine, New York City

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