Chef Maynard Kolskog Senior Instructor (Evening Dining) – NAIT Culinary Arts Originally from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Evening Dining Instructor Chef Maynard Kolskog completed NAIT’s Commercial Cooking program in 1980. He attributes the late John Butler as a positive influence on his culinary journey, which has included: 1. An apprenticeship at Edmonton’s Four … Read more
Chef Paul Shufelt Corporate Chef – Century Hospitality Group Paul was born in Montreal, in 1978 . From a young age food has been an important part of his life, but it wasn’t until he set foot in his first professional kitchen at the age of 16 that he knew this career was meant for … Read more
Chef Andrew Ihasz Executive Chef – Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Andrew Ihasz graduated from the Culinary Institute of Canada in Prince Edward Island in 1992 and began his culinary career as Commis Chef at Digby Pines Resort, Nova Scotia. His international culinary pedigree was enhanced through experience in a series of progressive culinary positions including Demi … Read more
Chef David O’Connor Executive Chef – Sutton Place Hotel Born in England, into a working class family of six, Chef David O’Connor learned the importance of coming together for meal times. From a young age, he followed his mother around to help make simple, rustic foods. He became inspired when he saw how people enjoyed … Read more
Chef Blair Lebsack Executive Chef – Madison Grill – Union Bank Inn Chef Blair Lebsack has developed his Career through Executive Chef Positions in Calgary, Banff, Saskatoon and now Edmonton. Blair’s trademark is “Cultivated Canadian Cuisine.” He is inspired by exceptional local products, and displays his passion through seasonally inspired menus created for Madison’s Grill … Read more
CHEF SONNY SUNG Executive Chef – Bistecca Italian Steakhouse & Wine Bar Sonny Sung’s life story is one of hard work, perseverance and passion. Born in Taiwan and raised in Japan, it was early in his childhood when Sung felt he had been given a gift – a passion for cooking. However, because his parents … Read more
Chef Herb Hess Head, Commercial Cooking Pgm-Salisbury H.S. Apprenticed and obtained his Red Seal at Edmonton Petroleum Club and University of Alberta Faculty Club First Chef: Edmonton’s Mirabelle Restaurant in 1977 Executive Chef: Royal Glenora Club; Banff Park Lodge Herb and his family have custom catered for years acting for clients such as the Devonian … Read more
Chef Joe Kennedy Executive Chef – Mayfield Inn & Suites Born in Ireland, Joe completed his primary education there. As tourism and the hospitality industry were starting to boom in Ireland at that time, JK decided that was the path he would follow. Cooking being his passion, he choose to take Chef’s Apprenticeship Training in … Read more
