Sam Farley

Born and raised in Huntsville, AL, I began in kitchens in early high school working my way up to sous chef by my senior year. I then studied at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. I worked at many fantastic restaurants during my time there including Chanler on the Cliffwalk and Le Bernardin. I have routined to Huntsville as an Executive Chef and have created many menus with my fine dining techniques meeting southern flavors.

Compass Group Eurest, Executive Chef

September 2024- Present

• Management of menu planning/ team building
• Food cost control and client satisfaction

Embassy Suites Huntsville, Executive Chef

November 2023–September 2024

• Management of all food ordering, purchasing, and production
• Restaurant menu design, training, hiring, and production design
• Manage relationships with vendors/ guests

Clementine Cocktail Bar, Kitchen Start Up Consultant

October 2022-Feburary 2023

• Designed kitchen setup and menu
• Built food cost plan and POS setup
• Trained and staffed kitchen staff for restaurant opening

Yoleni’s USA, General Manager and Executive Chef

December 2019–November 2022

• Redesigned kitchen and menu
• Brought down food cost while keeping fresh and local ingredients
• In charge of concept design, hiring, scheduling, ordering, and POS

Johnson & Wales University, Bachelor's of Science (Food Service Management and Culinary Arts) Class of 2021