Rachael's culinary journey spans continents, from Courchevel, France, in the snowy slopes to the sunny shores of Marbella, Spain and historic Florence, Italy. Her expertise in French cuisine began at a destination restaurant located in the French Alps at a 5 star ski resort. Later it expanded through diverse roles at a Spanish 5-star beach resort on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Marbella, Spain. After it deepened in the heart of Florence, Italy under renowned chefs and a local grandmother. Her love for cooking was ignited at an early age preparing meals with her mom for her large family of 10 and further developed at The Midwest Culinary Institute. Rachael's diverse background, including stints at local fine dining establishments and training under Cincinnati's legacy, Chef Jean Robert. In 2019, all of these experiences culminated in founding The Family Chef, her love letter to the world. Here, she blends her global cooking experiences with her love for feeding the hungry, and passion for building up families. Her hobbies are as diverse as her resume, from salsa dancing, to traveling, exploring new food scenes, playing pickleball, and spending time in prayer to deepen her faith, to list just a few.

Anthony's gastronomic journey began along California's coast, training in top-tier restaurants before mastering his craft at the San Francisco Cooking School. His diverse experience spans Brazilian, American, Italian, Californian, and Mexican cuisines, enriched by skills in butchery and commercial fishing. With over seven years in the industry, Anthony's passion for blending the freshest ingredients into culinary masterpieces continues to grow. Two years ago, he returned to Northern Kentucky to be closer to family, help around the family farm, and even started to grow his own produce as a hobby during the summer. When not in the kitchen, Anthony enjoys spearfishing, surfing, hiking, painting, and dirt biking. He also has a unique pastime—diving for sea urchins which he became a pro at during his stint as a commercial fisherman.

Chef Kate, a native of Cincinnati, has carved a remarkable path in the culinary world, driven by early kitchen experiences with her mom and encouragement from her grandmother. She holds a Culinary Arts degree from the University of Akron and a Certificate in L’Art de la Pâtisserie from the French Pastry School in Chicago. Her career flourished in Chicago, where she spent 12 years at prestigious restaurants, hotels, and private clubs, honing a wide array of cuisines and techniques. In 2016, Kate returned to Cincinnati, joining Jean-Robert de Cavel as Pastry Chef at Restaurant L, before advancing to Chef Manager with Compass Group. Her culinary delights are deeply rooted in the joy her creations bring to others. Kate, alongside her chef husband, finds joy in their daughter’s role as their eager taste-tester. Away from the kitchen, she enjoys family time, travel, and reading.

Laini’s obsession with cooking began at age seven when she and her siblings started hosting candlelight dinners for their parents with help from their grandmother in the kitchen. After years of practicing cooking for family and friends, Laini honed her skills in cafes and coffee shops, where she developed her passion for hospitality. Her cooking style is influenced by the Tex-Mex of her Arizona roots, the comfort foods of her childhood in the Tennessee Valley, and the fresh seasonal ingredients she finds each week at Cincinnati farmer's markets. Away from the kitchen, Laini loves traveling the world, meeting new people, hosting friends in her home, and going for walks in her neighborhood.

Lifelong KY resident Amy Clark has been surprising and delighting her family and friends with her culinary skills since working through her first cookbook in 1990. Her propensity for healthy living is evident in her kitchen, as creating clean, nourishing and delicious food has been at the forefront of her approach to cooking since the birth of her first child.
Amy holds a B.S. in Marketing from NKU, and can be found on the tennis court, at the farmer’s market or creating in her home studio/workshop. She is the proud mother of three sons, ages 16, 23 and 26.

Kelsee brings three years of culinary experience with a strong foundation in home cooking. Her culinary journey began in college, where she discovered the joy of creating nutritious, delicious meals from scratch. This passion quickly expanded into baking and mastering her favorite dishes, fueling a love for the kitchen that continues to grow.
Outside of the kitchen, Kelsee enjoys listening to music, singing, and spending time with her cat, Beetle. She is delighted to join The Family Chef team and looks forward to sharing her love of good food and exceptional service with our clients.

Madeline was raised in Southern California, but now lives in Columbus and works as our Director of Operations and Marketing. She received her undergraduate degree in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame, where she was also a part of the Women’s Boxing team, and her MBA from Western Governors University. Madeline is coming to us from a career in education, working as the head of the Business Department at Bishop Hartley High School in Columbus. After 6 years in education, she is excited to bring a fresh perspective and hopefully pick up some cooking skills along the way. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outside with her husband and toddler son, as well as hiking and reading. In her role, Madeline is responsible for client communications and relations, as well as developing and executing marketing strategies that enhance our company and engage our customers. As such, she will be the person most frequently communicating with you, so do not hesitate to reach out to her if you have any questions or concerns. While Madeline won’t be working in your kitchens, she serves as a happy taste-tester for new recipes, and is looking forward to keeping things cooking behind the scenes.

The Family Chef is expanding! If you’re passionate about cooking great food and seeking a fun and creative work environment with competitive pay and a flexible schedule, we would love to welcome you to our family! We have both part-time and full-time opportunities available in Cincinnati and Columbus. We are looking for chefs with at least two years of professional cooking experience, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and a reliable vehicle. Reliability and professionalism are a must, and candidates must pass a background and drug test. If you’re interested in joining us, please submit a cover letter below. Our Director of Operations will follow up with you to get started. We look forward to welcoming you to The Family Chef and working together to create delicious experiences for our clients. Join our team and become part of a dynamic group dedicated to culinary excellence and exceptional service. We can't wait to meet you!