Chefs Profile

The Gamekeeper's Tavern

CHEFS 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, Executive Chef 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 his kitchen. Jonathon currently resides in Western North Carolina with his wife and 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, Proprietor, is proud to welcome you to the family owned and operated Gamekeeper's Tavern.

                                                                      Leigh Coggins

Leigh Coggins is a graduate of Western Carolina University with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality and Tourism. Her love for the hospitality industry was fostered at a young age when she began working at The Library Club in Sapphire Valley while attending Blue Ridge High School. She began as a server, and because of her enthusiastic attitude, and raw desire, she was promoted through the ranks and finally to General Manager. During that time she was balancing work and studies as she pursued her degree at Western Carolina University. As Vice President of The Club Managers Association of America, she was afforded many opportunities to develop her talents as well as see the industry from the inside. Upon graduation, she was presented with the opportunity to manage at the prestigious Lake Toxaway Country Club and she graciously accepted. With her hospitality background, love for food and wine, and desire to exceed guests expectations, its no wonder that she ended up at The Gamekeeper's Tavern.


                                                           Allan Mustarde

Allan Mustarde is the Sushi Chef at The Gamekeeper's Tavern. Great Sushi is about attention to detail. Whether you're a fan of Nigiri, Sashimi or Maki you'll want to come experience sushi made by an artist. "I am a classically trained Sushi Chef, and through my passion for sushi I understand you're looking for the best flavor and texture of the freshest ingredients." Sushi Chef Mustarde was trained at the Illinois Institute of Art and came to The Gamekeeper's by way of Kamehachi and Heat in Chicago. Chef Mustarde loves making innovative sushi like his sweet and spicy pepper roll. A sweet bell pepper roll topped with whipped avocado, habenero skin, cilantro, green onions, with a slice of sweet anaheim pepper and a dash of siracha.

Serving Dinner Seven Nights a Week

Lounge 4:00 pm - Until
Dining Room 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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