Food is everything to me. I believe in its 1 that brings people together. I've had a great 2 in cooking since I was a young boy. My family would sit around the dinner table, telling stories and3 dishes with all the flavors of a 4 Puerto Rican meal. The idea of being together as a 5 around a table of traditional recipes 6 led me to where I am today as the chief chef and vice president of Ruth's Chris Steak House.
I worked in various cooking positions before 7 my place within the company. Though I 8 as a dishwasher, I had a dream to succeed in the exciting food industry. Later, as a (an) 9 hand in the team, I worked hard, and our team was given the name FILO (first in, last out) 10 we came in early and stayed late each day.
I came to 11 the true meaning of harmony when I worked with our founder, Ruth Fertel, who had a magic 12 for everything, not only for her famous 13 but also for relationships, 14 everyone like family. Being at Ruth's Chris gave me a sense of 15 early on in my career. I wanted to be sure that the feeling 16 through in my role at Ruth's Chris. And I do 17 no effort to take care of both my teammates and each unique guest who 18 me to continue cooking and bring 19 to their faces. I love serving cuisine that leaves a (an)20 impression with them, just like my family meals did for me.
