After earning his culinary degree, Chef Jerel Dam Jhocson moved to Italy to fully immerse himself in his craft, working in a traditional osteria in the heart of Barbaresco, one of the country’s most celebrated wine regions. Returning to the United States, Chef Jerel spent the past decade honing his skills across a range of New York City restaurants, working his way up to executive chef roles where he led kitchen teams and helped train new generations of cooks. Outside of the kitchen, Chef Jerel enjoys training in traditional Filipino martial arts, archery, and gaming.