Jason Lee

Executive Chef of Gurney's Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa

Montauk, New York, United States

About

Esteemed executive, experienced in managing, developing, designing, and mentoring within the culinary art and hospitality industry. Successfully led diverse operations, offering casual to Michelin Star dining experiences. Committed to achieving strategic objectives that drive profitability through financial performance, effective leadership, and positive guest feedback.

Experience

  • Executive Chef at Gurney's Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa
    Aug 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr

    Executive Chef of Gurney's Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa. Opening Executive Chef of Gigi's and Dune Cafe.

  • Cooperate Executive Sous Chef at MINA Group
    May 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Part of REX Team.

  • 煮方 “Chef of the Kitchen” at Kame Omakasa
    Mar 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Instrumental in the development of seasonal 24-course omakase and kaiseki menus on a seasonal basis. Successfully overseen back-of-house operations, encompassing labor, finance, and service. Proudly providing world-class catering services to hotels, celebrities, and events globally.

  • Sous Chef at Saison SF
    Apr 2018 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs

    In charge of leading the production team, organizing staff schedules, and managing product orders. A valued member of the RND team for the new restaurant Anchor and played a key role in launching Anchor LA.

  • Chef de Saucier at French Laundry SF
    Dec 2013 - Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Responsible for most of the sauce served in the restaurant. During service, I held the position of tournant until the main course, then transitioned to the position 2 sauté. An essential part of the team that managed the restaurant farm and conducted foraging activities.