Culinary Arts
Alejandro Montero – Derby City Gaming & Hotel - Oliver's Chop House
Ann Tamang – The Brown Hotel
Chase Schnatter – Village Anchor
Jason McCollum – Hotel Bourré Bonne
Kimberly Rawlins – Louisville Marriott Downtown
Steven Bone – Marriott Louisville East
Rose Award Voting will begin at 12:00 am on October 8th and end on October 16th at midnight on louisvilleroseawards.com.
Only one vote in each of the 11 categories will be counted from an individual email address.
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Alejandro Montero
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - Oliver's Chop House
Alejandro sets the standard for the entire kitchen, not just the plate. Executive chef experience at La Chasse and Cambria Hotel informs his relentless work ethic and team - first leadership.
His leadership is visible in the pace, standards and confidence of the team, making excellence a shared expectation rather than a solo performance. He proves that a great kitchen is built through both exceptional food and exceptional leadership.
Ann Tamang
The Brown Hotel
Ann advanced to Chef de Cuisine after joining The Brown Hotel in 2024. Experience with luxury hospitality brands and repeated culinary service honors shape his disciplined approach to guest experience.
His progression reflects a career built on discipline, technical skill and a consistent commitment to luxury service standards. His advancement reflects the discipline and service standards he brings to every plate.
Chase Schnatter
Village Anchor
Chase treats every dish and every shift as if the restaurant were his own. He works beside employees, engages guests and brings an unmistakable sense of ownership to daily operations.
That owner’s mindset keeps him close to the food, the employees and the guest experience instead of leading from a distance. That ownership mindset shows up in the food, the team and the dining room.
Jason McCollum
Hotel Bourré Bonne
Jason built Chik’n & Mi into a beloved Louisville restaurant over nine years. He now brings that culinary experience and community-minded leadership to strengthen a new team and guest experience.
His influence comes from understanding that a successful restaurant is built as much through relationships as it is through food. He builds restaurants by building relationships with guests, teammates and the Louisville community.
Kimberly Rawlins
Louisville Marriott Downtown
Kimberly has built a legacy through the people she encourages and develops. Guests remember her kindness, teammates grow through her guidance and the entire workplace feels more welcoming because of her.
Her impact lives in the people around her, especially colleagues who have gained confidence, skills and a stronger sense of belonging. Her greatest legacy is the confidence, kindness and growth she inspires in others.
Steven Bone
Marriott Louisville East
Steven helped lead a record-breaking banquet month surpassing $1 million in sales. He also represents the hotel at signature events, pairing culinary talent with genuine community connection.
The record month shows his operational leadership, while his community appearances show the range of his talent and professionalism. His leadership delivers results in the banquet kitchen and represents Louisville beyond the hotel.