The Ambassador Hotel has named James Beard Foundation semi-finalist Chef Jason Gorman as its new culinary director.
Gorman was most recently executive chef of the Milwaukee Art Museum, but has served as executive chef at several well-known establishments throughout southeastern Wisconsin including The Iron Horse Hotel, Mangia Wine Bar in Kenosha and Dream Dance Restaurant at Potowatomi Hotel & Casino.
โWe are ecstatic to have Chef Jason bring his award-winning talents to our hotel,โ said Rick Wiegand, owner of Ambassador Hotel. โHeโs at the forefront of regional cooking in Wisconsin, and we are looking forward to unveiling more exciting changes for Envoy in the weeks ahead.โ
Under Gormanโs direction, Dream Dance Steak was honored with the AAA Four Diamond Award each year from 2005 to 2011.
In 2006, Gorman received Santรฉ Magazineโs โMost Innovative Cuisine Awardโ for the entire region. Gorman has also been nominated by the James Beard Foundation as a semi-finalist for โBest Chef: Midwest.โ
โI could not be more excited to lead the food and beverage programs at one of Milwaukeeโs most iconic hotels,โ Gorman said. โMy passion for bold, flavorful food makes for a great partnership with this historic destination.โ