3 Places Brian Algee Has Worked

Brian Algee has been preparing delicious and innovative fare for more than 20 years at various locations around Los Angeles. Here are a few of the places he has worked.

•   TPC Valencia. As a chef, Brian expedited breakfast, lunch and dinner and special events.
•  Nordstrom Café Bistro. Brian was responsible for all aspects of these high volume kitchens.
• Valencia Country Club. Brian was executive chef in charge of meals, weddings and conferences.

How Brian Algee Became a Successful Chef

Brian Algee will tell you becoming a successful chef is challenging in any part of the country, and it’s especially so in the Los Angeles area. There’s steep competition and the clientele is some of the most demanding in the world. Here’s what got him where he is today.

 Education and training. Brian attended the Academy of Culinary Education for intensive training before he started on his career path.

Being willing to work your way up. When Brian started as a tournant chef at Hotel Bel-Air, there was no glory, just hard work. His position required extremely long hours and frequent late nights. He often had to make personal sacrifices to advance to sous-chef.

  Creativity. Every role required Brian to think outside the box. Whether he was designing a new menu, creating an appealing dish or reducing overhead, he was constantly trying to make every detail better.

  Self-confidence. Being a successful chef requires being willing to try new things. Confidence allows you to take risks and produce consistent innovation.

Brian Algee’s Bucket List

Brian Algee grew up in sunny California, surrounded on all sides by rugged natural beauty. The Pacific Ocean provided marine recreation and two national parks were within a few hour’s drive. Towering mountains served as a backdrop for his childhood. While Brian has traveled all over the world to places like France, Monaco, Washington D.C. and Mexico, he longs to travel to scenic locations known for their scenic views. Ireland, Norway and Sweden are all destinations on his bucket list. 

Why Brian Algee Gets Out of Bed Every Day?

Three things motivate Brian Algee in everything he does. As a chef, he has a passion for excellence. As a father, his main goal is to raise a son with integrity. As a compassionate individual, Brian wants to empower others to build a better future for themselves.

Brian has more than 20 years of culinary experience in all types of kitchen environments. Brian Algee started as a tournant chef for the prestigious Hotel Bel-Air, advancing to sous chef as he quickly honed his skills and expertise. At Nordstrom Café Bistro, he managed all aspects of a high volume kitchen, streamlining workflows to cut costs while still providing an excellent dining experience. Brian currently works as chef and owner of Chef B’s Catering where he creates menus and prepares specialized meals for clients. He regularly trains others to become chefs so they can experience success in kitchens of their own.

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When Brian isn’t working, he’s spending time with his son. He says one day he would like to pioneer a program that offers culinary education to foster kids. He believes giving them a career path could be the key to a brighter future.