Getting to Know You: Our New Executive Chef “Jono” Osburn
Jonathan (“Jono”) Osburn comes from a family of culinarians! He was Managing Partner at two family restaurants in Martha’s Vineyard and ran the kitchen in a well-known night club and at a microbrewery. He and his family also catered many events, including the Monster Shark Tournament –1,500 guests per day for three days! Chef Jono has extensive experience in opening restaurants and designing kitchens (a very helpful skill with our upcoming renovations!)
Chef Jono
Jono later moved south and expanded his culinary skills at The Wilderness Club in Naples and even a stint helping our very own MIYC with banquets one season. Chef Jono has fond memories of our Club, commenting especially on the “nice members there.” He assisted in opening the restaurant and food production facilities at Seed to Table. Jono was also banquet chef at the Quarry Golf Club and chef at the Esplanade Golf and Country Club. He brings a wide range of culinary expertise to his job here, as well as his organizational and creative skills. He graduated from the University of Arizona, has lived in Beaufort, NC; Key West, FL; Martha’s Vineyard, RI; London, England; and speaks three languages. He and his wife have been married for 27 years. They have one son, Parker (25), who attends medical school in Tampa. Jono enjoys fishing and shooting, especially competitive handgun shooting. His favorite music – Blues; Books – historical fiction; and games- backgammon. One day, a trip to Japan would help satisfy his bucket list. He supports Adopt-a-Pet as one of his causes. Chef Jono comes to us on the recommendation of Chef Bob, whom he has known for 20 years. So far, his days at MIYC have been “an adventure while I find my feet”, which dovetails nicely with his personal motto of “learn something every day!” Down the road, Jono would like to assist in the design of a new kitchen here, and continue to build on Chef Bob’s success. Welcome to our MIYC team!
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