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About the Chef

In 1996 Executive Chef Joe Levesque received the highest level of government certification, the Interprovincial Seal.  Soon after receiving this significant acknowledgement, Levesque accepted his first position as Chef de Partie.

 

Executive Chef Levesque progressed through the fine dining industry before accepting a Sous Chef role at a prestigious hotel and conference centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.  Under the tutelage of Executive Chef Lee Parsons, Levesque further refined his culinary talents.  

 

After flourishing as a Sous Chef, Executive Chef Joe Levesque expanded his repertoire, crossing the country to accept a position in Banff Springs, Alberta. Here he honed his techniques and his use of fine local ingredients, taking cooking to new heights.

 
Executive Chef Joe Levesque’s growing reputation led him back to Ontario, where his status was elevated to Head Banquet Chef at one of Toronto’s landmark hotels.  During this tenure as Head Banquet Chef in Toronto, Levesque had many opportunities to cook for some of Hollywood’s most affluent celebrities, such as: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas, Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Shakira, Richard Gere, Meg Ryan, Alec Baldwin, Glenn Close, Robert Kennedy, and others.  This, while perfecting the art of offering all the stylish flair of fine dining, to thousands of guests at a time.

 

Executive Chef Joe Levesque’s drive for team building is very apparent in his character. This has helped him create a culinary team passionate about outstanding service, innovative ideas, and exceptional worldly cuisine.

 

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