Chef Jakub Hartlieb
Private Chef In ColumbusJakub Hartlieb, who was born and raised in Warsaw, Poland and moved to US at 14, graduated from Oklahoma State University with degrees in Culinary Arts and Business Administration. Jakub is a dedicated chef, CEC certified through the ACF organization, with eleven years of management experience as an Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in large multimillion-dollar and multi-outlet Food and Beverage Casino-Resort operations in Oklahoma, New York and currently Ohio. In these positions, Jakub has worked with a diverse staff to create a respectful management style, looking for ways in which each individual can grow and contribute. While working in these large establishments he focused on advancing his administration experience by producing outlets with financially sustainable results.
In order for Jakub to successfully reach his goal of mentoring others, he approaches all aspects of his career with a passion to gain more knowledge. Throughout his career he spent five years committed to mentoring passionate culinary students through Pro Start program, performed numerous private dinners and engaged in local charities that strengthened the community.
One of the most prized events that Jakub took part in was the James Beard event, Cocina de Vanguardia, featuring chefs Ferran Adrià, Juan Mari Arzak, Joan Roca and Martín Berasategui, and participating in a Next Generations Dinner at the James Beard House in NYC as a Sous Chef. These chefs ignited a passion within him to focus on understanding science of food while placing an emphasis on artful presentation. Among Jakub’s proudest accomplishments sit the publication in Best Chefs America as well as #270th place on the world’s best chef list “The Best Chef Awards”.
When creating food, Jakub believes in drawing inspiration from the natural world and including elements to elevate the dining experience from a meal to a moment that will rekindle simple memories or spark new ones. He enjoys focusing on local products to create modern dishes with an emphasis on flavor but based on a strong foundation of classic technique.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
My creative outlet and a way to connect on a deeper level with the people around me.
I learned to cook at...
I grew up in a Polish home where food brought us all together. I followed my interest with continuous research & training through the culinary world.
A cooking secret...
My obsession with concentration of flavors.
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