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Rick Gresh

A Man With Many Talents

Last updated: May 15, 2013

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Last updated: Feb 3 2011

Title(s)
Executive Chef, David Burkes Primehouse
Summary

I'm Rick Gresh, Executive Chef of David Burke's Primehouse & The James Hotel Chicago. I always have my hands on something whether it's my latest culinary creation, brewing beer, harvesting veggies from my garden, building furniture or restoring my old car and custom chopper. I love working with my hands and being creative.

Specialties

Whole animal, Housemade sausage, Housemade bitters, Farm-to-table, Craft beer brewing, Vegetable gardening, Butchery, Raw bar, In-house charcuterie, Housemade condiments, Housemade pasta, and Cheese Expert

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Work Experience: Culinary

  • David Burkes Primehouse
    Title: Executive Chef
    Employment: Current
  • David Burke's Primehouse & The James Hotel
    Title: Executive Chef
    Chef: Myself
    Cuisine: Modern American Steakhouse
    Notes: specializing in dry aged meats

    Employment: Aug 2007 - Present
  • Saddle & Cycle Club
    Title: Executive Chef
    Chef: Myself
    Cuisine: American
    Notes: This was my first and last experience at a private club.

    Employment: Sep 2006 - Aug 2007
  • Caliterra & the Wyndham Hotel
    Title: Regional Executive Chef
    Chef: Myself
    Cuisine: California Italian
    Notes:

    Employment: Sep 2002 - Apr 2006
  • Green Dolphin Street
    Title: Executive Chef
    Chef: Myself
    Cuisine: Modern American
    Notes:

    Employment: Apr 1998 - Sep 2002
  • Trio
    Title: Cook
    Chef: Shawn McClain
    Cuisine: French, Asian, Italian
    Notes:

    Employment: Mar 1997 - Jan 1998
Last updated: May 22 2013

Work Experience: Non-Culinary

  • RDG of IL INC
    Title: Owner, designer, manufacturer
    Responsibilities: Custom Furniture
    Employment: Feb 2005 - Jan 2008
Last updated: Feb 2 2011

Awards

  • Chicago Magazine Men to Watch (2009)
Last updated: Feb 2 2011

Culinary Education

  • Culinary Institute Of America
    1995
    AOS
    Culinary Arts

Last updated: Feb 2 2011

Other Education

  • Culinary Institute Of America
    1995
    AOS
    Culinary Arts

Last updated: Feb 2 2011

Competitions

  • 3rd Bocuse D'Or USA
    2007
  • 3rd Bocuse D'Or USA
    2005
  • 1st Taste of Spain
    2004
Last updated: Feb 2 2011

Internships

  • Waldorf Astoria John Doherty
    1994
Last updated: Feb 2 2011