Chef Hannah

I am a restaurant veteran and culinary professional with more than 12 years of experience in the field. I started in the industry as a hostess in a local hometown restaurant. Quickly climbing the ranks I worked every front of house position in multiple restaurants in Los Angeles before excelling to management level at a very young age. I then moved to New York City to help open SUGARFISH as their General Manager.  

Living in New York City I worked at many reputable establishments such as Lilia, ABC Kitchen, Momofuku and more. It was in NYC where I discovered my desire to learn the ins and outs of the kitchen since I was well versed in front of the house service.

My husband and I moved to Napa, CA where I started my very first job at a bakery. Trained by Michelin starred professionals (alumni of Singlethread) I learned all the ins and outs of baking and working in a kitchen. It was at Quail and Condor where I discovered my love of pastry. I continued to work in kitchens and grow my expertise, leading a pastry and bread program for Northblock Restaurant, then found myself at the French Laundry where I worked as a Chef de Partie for the pastry team for about a year.

Moving to Nashville the following year, I started my own bakery business where we sold laminated goods, cookies and breads at farmers markets all around the city. Now that my husband and I are starting a family I am happily cooking for families and clients with Happy Belly!