Professionally trained Chef

For me, cooking is a true passion, a way to connect and create, deeply influenced by my grandmother's incredible feasts and years of culinary exploration around the globe. I'm Jamar, a private chef based right here in Prineville, OR, ready to bring a personalized and unforgettable dining experience to you.

Drawing inspiration from global adventures and the vibrant Pacific Northwest, I craft bespoke menus that highlight fresh, quality ingredients with a sophisticated yet approachable style. If you're looking for a professionally trained chef that delights in turning your dining vision into a delicious reality, I'm here to make every meal memorable.

After nearly 15 yrs of Military service, I decided to use my GI bill to attend culinary school in Portland Oregon in the summer of 2017. After, I moved back to my home town area of Central Oregon and began working at a Brother Johns in Bend Oregon. Soon after, I started working at Tetherow Resort, where I applied for a head chef position at their fine dinning restaurant Solomons. I stayed there for a few years, having a lot of success as head chef. I was 100% responsible for all aspects of running a successful restaurant. The seasonal menus, tastings, scheduling, inventories, health inspections etc. In 2022 I decided to spread my wings and relocated to a management position at at a few different breweries and smaller restaurants in central Oregon. Now I'm looking to branch off into my own personal chef adventures.

HS diploma.
Some college.
ANOC (military school with associates equivalent).
Le Cordon Bleu culinary institute.
Trained at once world famous Aureole NYC.
Food handler certifications.