Chef Mike Angelo Torres

Chef Mike Angelo Torres

Passionate and skilled Chef de Cuisine with a background in fine dining and outdoor, open-flame cooking experiences. A grill master and Texas native with over a decade of experience in the culinary industry. Committed to promoting sustainable and locally sourced ingredients.

Work Experience:

Chef de Cuisine, The Rye Wolf

Austin, Texas

Head Chef: Mike Angelo Torres

Chef de Cuisine, Ocaso Catering

Location: Austin, Texas

Dates: 2021 - 2023

Chef de Cuisine, Gold Epicure

Location: Austin, Texas

Dates: 2015 - 2021

Led kitchen operations with a focus on creating exceptional dining experiences.

Specialized in curating outdoor, open-flame cooking events.

Developed expertise in fine foods and cooking through upbringing in family restaurants and bakeries.

Owned and operated a 6-acre organic farm before pursuing a career as a chef.

Philosophy:

Believes in the importance of knowing where food comes from, with a background in organic farming and a commitment to supporting local farmers. Advocates for humane animal harvesting and addresses environmental concerns related to mass-producing meat.

Inspirations:

Inspired by immigrant parents who built successful restaurants and a bakery in Texas, demonstrating resilience and resourcefulness.

Memorable Experience:

Enjoys recalling a memorable meal in New Zealand at a mussel-specialty restaurant, marking the beginning of culinary interests.

Accomplishments:

Greatest accomplishment is maintaining a nearly 20-year relationship with his wife and being a devoted father to his son.

Motivation:

Stays motivated by the desire to provide a comfortable life for family, working endlessly to be a positive role model for his son and impart essential life skills.

Essential Tool:

Cannot live without a beautiful set of Japanese knives, emphasizing the importance of quality kitchen equipment.

References available upon request.