Jimmy Everett Chef de Cuisine at Valentino Cucina ItalianaFORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- Valentino Cucina Italiana, the premier destination for Innovative Cuisine with a Modern Italian Twist, is pleased to announce that it has hired Jimmy Everett as Chef de Cuisine. In his new role, Everett will be working closely with Giovanni Rocchio, Chef and Owner of Valentino Cucina Italiana and will handle the day-to-day operations of the restaurant including logistics, staffing, ordering and new culinary projects.
"We are pleased to welcome Jimmy Everett to our team. His extensive experience in the restaurant industry has made him a perfect choice for Chef de Cuisine of Valentino Cucina Italiana," said Giovanni Rocchio, Executive Chef and Owner of Valentino Cucina Italiana. "We are confident that Jimmy will continue to provide Valentino's guests with the unparalleled food and service they have come to expect from our restaurant."
Everett, originally from South Florida, started his culinary career at the age of fifteen at Atlantis Country Club in Lake Worth, Florida. He attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and graduated in 2005 with an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts. During his studies at the Culinary Institute of America, Everett accepted an internship at American Seasons in Nantucket, Massachusetts where he was introduced to fine dining and discovered a passion for food, wine and excellent service. Upon graduation, Everett returned to American Seasons as a line cook to further his knowledge of regional American cuisine. After two seasons in Nantucket, Everett relocated to New York City to work for Daniel Humm, Chef and co-owner of Eleven Madison Park which was a recipient of three Michelin stars.
While at Eleven Madison Park, Everett experienced a high volume upscale restaurant which allowed him to hone in on his culinary skills. He then took a position at WD~50 where he worked closely with Chef Wylie Dufresne. At WD~50, he not only had the opportunity to express and experiment with many food ideas, but he had the support to develop new techniques and flavor combinations.
Two years later Everett joined former co-worker, Jared Gadbaw and Chef Michael White to open Marea, also in New York. There, Everett met Chef Giovanni Rocchio who was a guest chef-in-residence at the restaurant. The two chefs remained in contact.
As Executive Sous Chef at Marea, Everett helped build the kitchen staff and the restaurant received two Michelin stars, as well as many other awards. His dedication at Marea led him to lead the Altamarea Group in opening their first international restaurant, Al Molo in Hong Kong. As the Executive Chef at Al Molo, Everett experienced the challenges of catering to a foreign clientele while maintaining company's standards. After leading Al Molo to success, Jimmy traveled throughout the Caribbean and North America and eventually ended up in California where he opened Sonny's Hideaway, an intimate 40 seat restaurant featuring modern American cuisine.
In 2014, Everett relocated to Boca Raton, Florida with his wife and son. Recognizing Chef Jimmy Everett's talents, Chef Rocchio invited Everett to join the Valentino Cucina Italiana team.
ABOUT VALENTINO CUCINA ITALIANA
Valentino Cucina Italiana is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is owned by Chef Giovanni Rocchio. This fine dining Italian restaurant opened in its original location in 2006 and moved to its current establishment in 2012. Chef Giovanni Rocchio takes pride in challenging himself and increasing his knowledge to reach higher levels of cooking. Valentino Cucina Italiana uses only the freshest, highest quality ingredients and provides consistent, remarkable dishes to its customers. In addition to serving only the most delicious dishes, Valentino believes in providing guests with exceptional service and respectful hospitality, all vital elements of a luxurious restaurant operation. Dine at Valentino Cucina Italiana Monday through Thursday 6:00pm – 11:00pm and Friday and Saturday 6:00pm - Midnight. A full service bar opens at 5:00pm, Monday - Saturday. Private dining areas are available and reservations are strongly recommended. Valentino Cucina Italiana is located at 620 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. For more information please visit http://valentinocucinaitaliana.com or call Valentino at 954.523.5767.
