A FORCE FOR GOOD

Chef Ryan truly loves people and cultivates inclusive, empowered teams built on mentorship, skill development and mutual respect. It’s the creativity, the comradery of the management team, and the feeling of accomplishment after feeding 65,000 hungry Bears fans that really drives him.

COMMUNITY LEADER

Chef Ryan designs menus that celebrate Chicago’s rich cultural diversity and resonate with fans in meaningful ways, like the internationally acclaimed Odunze Dog (IYKYK)! He fosters an emotionally safe, wellness-focused kitchen culture and leads sustainability initiatives with integrity, encouraging thoughtful sourcing and waste reduction.

TALK OF THE TOWN

Chef Ryan drives results through innovative concepts like the best-selling Campfire Milkshake during his White Sox days. “This thing went viral and created a whirlwind of excitement at the stadium. It became a meme on social media and the thing fans talked about all year long. In fact, they still talk about this milkshake in Chicago!”