As Executive Head Chef, Yates plans to continue providing what he deems “the best dining experience in Salt Lake City” using fresh ingredients and as many local products as possible. He will oversee a staff of more than 17 banquet chefs and build upon the menu he recently created to include choice buffets and new plated dishes. During Yates culinary career, he has executed many high profile events and written menus for clients including Dick Cheney, Laura Bush, Governor Rick Perry, as well as many actors, musicians, foreign leaders and fortune 500 business executives. He once cooked privately for Texas Longhorn Coach Mack Brown and his guests after their National Championship win. Yates attended the Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon, where he graduated in 2003 at the top of his class and received the Top Toque award. After culinary school, he accepted an internship with the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas. He was kept on after his internship and promoted to a Banquet Chef. Food & Beverage USA & Canada United States Utah Salt Lake City