Executive Chef, Jeff Urban
Jeff Urban, Executive Chef of the Greenwich Water Club, is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America and has twenty years of experience spanning both local contemporary restaurants and private clubs. Jeff received the Award of Excellence in 2001 by The American Culinary Institute, a Gold Medal, for his work with United Airlines in Chicago as a menu consultant. Jeff‘s research and experience with various cultures and top international chefs has helped to influence who he is today.
In his own words, Jeff has expressed that he enjoys making food that “wows”, as it is most important to create that unique connection so a meal is encompassing and enjoyable. Jeff believes in simple flavors that pair well, and don’t over power one another. He does not like to overcomplicate a dish and delights in a fact that his dishes are made with the freshest of ingredients. There are typically never more than 7 ingredients in a recipe. As an Executive Chef, Jeff’s motto is ... “to make simple excellent”!
Clubhouse Manager, Andre Bouchahine
Andre has worked in the restaurant and club industry for the past 30 years, early in his career he worked at Tappan Hill and Kittle House in Chappaqua. Thereafter, Andre entered into the club industry.
At Burning Tree Country Club, he was named the dinning room manager before he was promoted to the Club House Manager where he remained for 18 years. He then accepted the position of Dining & Catering Director at the Patterson Club in Fairfield, CT.
We are pleased to have Andre us as our Clubhouse Manager. In Andre's own words, he has stated, " It is my pleasure to work for the Greenwich Water Club and I look forward to knowing all of you and your families.
The restaurant staff and I will stand ready to serve you!!"
Pastry Chef Naomi Moschitta
Naomi joined GWC last year, she was recently a pastry chef for a private country club in NJ and a Japanese French fusion restaurant in NYC. French desserts are her passion, but she enjoys creating desserts with the comfort flavors that people love and revels in satisfying the sophisticated pallet. |
