Executive Chef Leon West owner and creator is a graduate of the Massachusetts Vocational and Technical School's culinary arts program. He received his on the job training with the Sheraton Hotel in Boston. Chef West was certified on July 14, 1970, by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association.

Chef West began his career with ARAMARK in 1978. After only five years, he accepted the position of Executive Chef of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans where his career has progressed over the years.

A few of his many accomplishments are:

• A $1,000 per plate Fund-Raiser for George Bush (5,000 Guests)
• Maitre Des Cuisines At International Culinary Society-Chaine Des Rotisseurs' Exclusive Dinner (February 1992 and June 2002)
• Cover Story of Chef's Magazine-December 1995
• Inducted into The Chaine Des Rotisseurs Gourmet Society on December 9, 1995
• Received "Chef of The Year" Honors from The American Culinary Federation New Orleans Chapter(1996)
• Inducted into A Taste Of Heritage Foundation's African-American Chef's Hall Of Fame (1997)