Simmone is one of our fantastic Chefs at Junior Chefs Stars. Born and raised in San Francisco, Chef Simmone’s fondest memories where growing up in the kitchen with her grandmother and mother cooking and baking using food to bring the family together. A tradition that she continues with her own son. When Chef Simmone is not cooking in the kitchen you can find her on the soccer field referring youth soccer and coaching baseball.

Chef Jeff joined Junior Chef Stars while in pursuit of a lifelong dream: having a job title that rhymes with his first name. He comes with a background in summer camp coordinating, a marketing degree from the University of Kansas, and experience in the software industry. He’s excited to serve as the Senior Program Coordinator, while simultaneously serving up delicious 5 star-level cuisine with all his awesome students.

Here’s the real runner of the show, our CEO, Chief of Chewing & Executive Shedder. Marley LOVES food, ALL kinds. He practically begs to take a bite of anything that gets in his rural area. But with his love for food comes his love for people, he is a social ninja who somehow gets everyone to love him upon first impression! Greeting them at the door being nothing but a ball of positive energy. In tough times, we look to Marley for solutions.

Mary, a 2017 addition to the Junior Chef Stars Team, does a super job as our Operations Manager helping keep our executive teams ducks in a row, as well as being one of our talented instructors. Her managerial skills are only part of what she brings to the table – Mary is a certified baking fanatic and loves to bring in delicious treats to share with our team!Mary grew up in Utah and moved to the Bay Area as a teenager. She grew up loving to cook and bake with her mother Dorothy, another amazing baker (we can verify this). When Mary isn’t working she loves all things gardening and never turning down a belly rub from her adorable cat Rex, whom we all think looks like the cat from Puss in Boots.

Cooking and baking has always been a fun activity in Ivy’s family, especially baking sweet treats that can be shared with others. Comfort food is a staple in her home, and she loves to share all different recipes with family and friends. Ivy has experience in Early Childhood Education and has previously worked as a teacher aide with kindergarteners at local schools in Pacifica, where she currently lives and grew up.
(ServSafe, First Aid & CPR Certified)

Chef Russell is one of our fantastic Chefs & Marketing Specialist at Junior Chef Stars. Growing up in the Bay Area he was exposed to all sorts of foods, he was taught by his father, a former chef the proper culinary skills in the kitchen. With the formal education at school and etiquette of the food industry he was inspired to cultivate his own dishes at home. Russell loves experimenting with flavors and sharing his creations and knowledge of food with others.
(ServSafe, CPR & First Aid Certified)

Tabitha is one of our fantastic Chefs & Program Coordinators here at Junior Chef Stars. Tabitha has been with us since 2012. She teaches many of our summer camps, classes and parties. Tabitha was born and raised in Pacifica, CA. She graduated in 2011 from San Francisco State with a BS in Sociology. She has enjoyed learning how to cook authentic Latin cuisine from her mother and Grandmother since she was a little girl. She brings with her a passion for cooking and years of experience working with children. –  (LOA)
(ServSafe, CPR & First Aid Certified)

Joel serves as the Business Manager for Junior Chef Stars. He has an extensive knowledge of all things business. Joel graduated from California State University, Bakersfield with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management. Joel has worked in the banking and finance industry for over 11 years and has now found his place at Junior Chef Stars. He has grown up learning to cook all things from his Mother. Joel enjoys spending time with his family learning how to create exciting new dishes and sharing his heritage through the medium of cooking with all of the staff and students here at Junior Chef Stars.
(ServSafe, CPR & First Aid Certified)

Chef Brian is Junior Chef Stars Owner. He attended the California Culinary Academy of San Francisco in 2001 for its famed Le Cordon Bleu’s Hospitality Management program. Brian brings with him many years of sales, business management, marketing experience and of course his culinary expertise.
Brian gained a passion for cooking from being in the kitchen with his Father and Grandfather as a small child. His favorite cooking memory is baking chocolate chip cookies with his mom as a child. Brian currently lives in Pacifica with his partner and his dog. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for cooking with others and spending as much free time as he has in the kitchen with his friends and family.
(ServSafe, CPR & First Aid Certified)