Sarah Schafer

Sarah Schafer’s culinary journey began in her family’s kitchen in Boston, inspired by her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother’s memorable chicken soup. Encouraged by mentor Ken Oringer to “go all in,” she became the youngest and first female sous chef at Gramercy Tavern under Tom Colicchio, later refining her craft at Eleven Madison Park and exploring molecular gastronomy as Chef de Cuisine at Frisson in San Francisco.

She went on to lead kitchens at Anchor & Hope and Portland’s Irving Street Kitchen, forging deep relationships with Oregon farmers and honing her skills in Italy’s pasta traditions. In 2023, Sarah became Culinary Director at Humble Spirit, now Grounded Table, embracing the challenge of building a restaurant rooted in a regenerative farm.