The  Gamekeeper's Tavern   

CHEF and MANAGEMENT PROFILES_______________________

                                                                  
                                                                             Jonathan W. Reid

Jonathan W. Reid's  love of cooking  began at the tender age of  eight when he would bake his Grandmother's traditional Sunday Biscuits and Gravy for the family.   In 2002,  Chef de Cuisine Jonathan W. Reid  earned an AOS in Culinary Arts  from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park , New York..  Upon graduation ,Jonathan continued to grow his culinary expertise by working up and down the east coast as a Private chef and  Sous Chef at the Burlingame Country Club.   In addition to cooking, Jonathan  helped to inspire new chefs by teaching continuing education courses at his alma-mater.     Jonathan spent time working at the Biltmore Estate before calling The Gamekeeper's Tavern home.  Diners at the Gamekeeper's Tavern are treated to a host of   organic inspired creations that come out daily from in his kitchen .  Jonathon  currently resides in Western North Carolina with his wife and new daughter. 
                                                                                                                   
             

                                                   
                                                       Mathew S. Kowal
  

Mathew S. Kowal originates from Cleveland, Ohio. His passion for food and wine was born while he worked at the Barrington Country Club in his home town.  Upon graduating from Florida State University in 2003 with a B.S. in Hospitality Management, Mathew honed his culinary craft at the Glion Hotel School in Switzerland and Napa Valley's Culinary Institute of America.   While in California, Mathew served as a Chef at Houston' s Restaurant.  Traveling eastward to Atlanta, he worked for the 101  Concepts Group and Club Corporation of America.    Mathew fell in love with Cashiers after having volunteered since 1997 on the National Ski Patrol.   In 2005, Mathew made Cashiers his home and took the position of Director of Food and Beverage at The Country Club of Sapphire Valley.  Mathew currently serves as the Director of Operations and Executive Chef at the family owned and operated  Gamekeeper's Tavern.  


      
                                                                                                                              
                                                                 John S. Eberhardt 

John S. Eberhardt a former hotel and resort manager has found his home at The Gamekeeper's Tavern in Western North Carolina.  John discovered his passion for food and beverage at The Williamsurg Inn when he assumed the position of Maitre-d early in his career.  He sought to expand his knowledge of food and wine working throughout Copenhagan, Denmark and Gothenburg, Sweden.  Upon returning to the States, he worked at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs and worked as the Maitre-d and Sommelier at Hotel du Pont in Willmington, Delaware.  Four years ago, John and his family relocated to the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau where John took a job as Food and Beverage Director at The Old Edwards Inn and Spa.  His wife and daughter loved the area so much they decided to stay.  John has found a family and home as the General Manager at The Gamekeeper's Tavern and he looks forward to serving you.



Serving Dinner Seven Nights a Week

Lounge 4:00 pm - Until
Dining Room 5:30 pm - Until

The Gamekeepers Tavern
3646 U.S. Highway 64 East
Sapphire, NC  28774
Reservations (828) 743-GAME



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