Nate Kuester

Nate Kuester

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chef/Owner of Aftergold (Opening 2025) Restaurant Consultation Previously Executive Chef at Naro (3* NY Times, #84 in North America OAD List)

  • Education

    • The Culinary Institute of America

      2013 - 2014
      Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) Culinary Arts and Related Services
    • Guilford High School

      2008 - 2012

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer

  • Experience

    • Anthony's of Guilford

      Dec 2009 - Oct 2010
      Busser
    • Cilantro Specialty Foods

      Jan 2011 - Oct 2012
      Cook
    • Born in America

      Apr 2012 - Feb 2013
      Line Cook
    • The Dinex Group - Chef Daniel Boulud

      Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
      Extern

      Canapes/Garde Manger

    • The Dinex Group - Chef Daniel Boulud

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      Line Cook
    • The Cecil and Minton's Harlem

      Jan 2015 - May 2016
      Sous Chef

      Expediting Dinner (200-300 covers) and Brunch (150-250 covers)Kitchen ManagementProduct OrderingMenu DevelopmentFood CostBOH Administrative (timePro, Scheduling, OrderingLine Cooking

    • Narcissa Restaurant

      Jun 2016 - Oct 2016
      Tournant
    • Aquavit

      Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
      Tournant
    • NoCeilingsTho

      Mar 2017 - Jun 2019
      Co-Founder/Chef
    • L'Accolade NYC

      Apr 2019 - Jun 2020
      Chef De Cuisine
    • BAPBAP

      Jul 2020 - Jan 2021
      Chef/ Owner
    • Atoboy

      Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
      Chef De Cuisine
    • Naro

      Feb 2022 - Apr 2024
      Executive Chef
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ServSafe Certification 2013

      Mar 2013