Andrew Allen has been appointed as Sous Chef at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa

Raised in Arizona, Washington native Chef Andrew Allen's culinary career began after completing Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), a statewide program that provides curriculum enrichment for high school students with tools like culinary classrooms, career exploration, scholarships through cooking competitions and more. While participating in C-CAP, Chef Andrew was awarded a scholarship to New England Culinary Institute in Vermont. After gaining experience on the East Coast, Chef Andrew returned to Arizona where he launched his local career in Scottsdale at Petite Maison, continuing to elevate his skills throughout his time in positions at upscale restaurants as Junior Sous Chef at Zin Bistro, Sous Chef at Isabella's Kitchen and Lead Saucier at The Bohemian. Chef Andrew enjoys cultivating new culinary skills while traveling across the U.S. and abroad. One of his favorite experiences includes moving to Peru and working at notable restaurants in Lima including La Mar and Barra Lima.