Chef Mike Jenkins
Executive Chef & Restaurant Consultant
408.216.3008
Career Highlights
Over 30 Years of Progressive Culinary Experience
Private/Personal Chef Services
for Notable Clientele
Veteran of the United States Navy
Graduate of Johnson & Wales University
AS Culinary Arts
BS Food Service & Beverage Management
Certified Dietary Manager
Certified Food Protection Professional
American Culinary Federation:
Certified Executive Chef
Certified Culinary Administrator
Growing Gourmet Cooking Academy
Ithaca Journal Columnist:
"Ask Chef Mike"
Featured in Fine Living Network:
Humanitarianism & Volunteerism
Meet the Chef
OG DESSERTS * 5 STREAMS CONSULTING * WILLOW STREET CATERING
With more than 30 years in the culinary sector, Chef Mike has taken the culinary world by storm. He has worked in every sector; Academia, Fine Dining and Michelin Starred Restaurants, 24 Hour Multi-Unit Breakfast Establishments, from Country & Business Clubs to providing Personal and Private Chef Services. Chef Mike currently serves as the Exec Chef and Co-Founder of Growing Gourmet Cooking Academy and as the Dietary Chef of Wellness.
Having lived in every region within the US, in 2009 while filming a pilot for Fine Living Network, he decided to make Silicon Valley his home.
Chef Mike created a concept an opened a restaurant in the heart of Silicon Valley, OG SLIDERS (Organic Food & Gourmet Burgers). Using only the best, sustainably and locally grown and harvested produce and meat, he quickly became a local favorite. Prior to the dissolution of his partnership with the co partner, OG Sliders was invited to bid for participation in Super Bowl 2016 held in Santa Clara, CA
Chef Mike's career highlights include feeding an extensive list of notables such as: His Highness the Dalai Lama, Former General Colin Powell and Maya Angelou. However, he has found that his greatest passion is helping other restaurateur's with the challenge of making great food...profitable.
Chef Mike has been married for over 20 years to the love of his life and business partner. He is a father of four and soon to be an empty nester. He currently owns and operates 5 Streams Consulting, OG Dessert SF and Willow Street Catering. Chef Mike is a life learner and is currently pursuing his Master's Degree in Public Health and Business Administration.
5 Streams Consulting
Chef Mike will quickly assess the efficiency of your kitchen operations by defining and prioritizing key areas that require immediate attention. He understands the challenges of running a restaurant and works with the utmost professionalism and integrity and your business dealings remain confidential.
During the initial consult, he will use his expertise to really make a positive impact on your food business with an intensive kitchen operations review and overhaul. From a one day, honest assessment with recommendations, to an intensive 1-3 month project, Michael works hands-on alongside your team on production, leading by example; training, motivating and implementing positive change on-the-job to get results fast.
We totally tailor our services to your business needs. Chef Mike is dedicated to delivering the best in class revenue enhancement, expense reduction and restaurant transformation solutions. Working collaboratively, he can provide solutions that drive significant financial and operational improvement delivering rapid and sustainable results.
Services Provided
Menu Development and Engineering
Concept Development/ Re-branding
Cost Controls in Labor, Production
Food Cost and Risk Management
Health Inspections
Research and Development
Cycle Menu
Menu Analysis
Quality Control
