Michael Kedala

Executive Chef Michael Kedala was born surrounded by food, quite literally. His first home was situated on the edge of a corn field in Sussex County, NJ, where produce thrives, providing all the essential ingredients for quality cuisine.

Chef Mike first stepped into a restaurant kitchen at age thirteen and never looked back. Since then, his artistry in the culinary world and passion for food have been forever evolving, taking inspiration from the people and cultures he has immersed himself in.

His passion and obsession for food gave him the chance to continue his culinary studies in the mountains of Acqualagna, Italy, and on the streets of Thailand. Here, Chef Mike crafted his cooking style around the travel, work, and daily life he experienced. Rather than tying himself to one cuisine, he prides himself on cooking with what’s around him, letting the ingredients speak for themselves.

Chef Mike is dedicated to building a food program and kitchen culture that can grow with all Guckenheimer locations – a program that will continue progressing with a creative and diverse team, a healthy and inviting culture, and an environment where you can “leave work for lunch” without actually leaving work