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From Kitchen to Corner Office" Event 4/14 at The J
Held at the J’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur, the event will bring together chefs and restaurant founders shaping St. Louis’s culinary landscape, with some growing their concepts both locally and nationally, for a candid conversation about leadership, growth, and the journeys that define success.
Panelists include Gerard Craft, executive chef of Niche Food Group; Tamara Keefe, founder and CEO of Clementine’s Ice Cream; Kevin Nashan, owner of Sidney Street Café, Peacemaker Lobster & Crab, and La Tertulia; and Ben Poremba, founder, chef, and owner of Bengelina Hospitality Group.
Career paths are rarely linear, and that’s exactly the point of From Kitchen to Corner Office, an upcoming event hosted by the St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Network on April 14, 2026.
Held at the J’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur, the event will bring together chefs and restaurant founders shaping St. Louis’s culinary landscape, with some growing their concepts both locally and nationally, for a candid conversation about leadership, growth, and the journeys that define success.
Panelists include Gerard Craft, executive chef of Niche Food Group; Tamara Keefe, founder and CEO of Clementine’s Ice Cream; Kevin Nashan, owner of Sidney Street Café, Peacemaker Lobster & Crab, and La Tertulia; and Ben Poremba, founder, chef, and owner of Bengelina Hospitality Group.
Through personal stories and real-world insight, speakers will share how they built their careers, navigated challenges, and grew into leadership roles, often starting in the kitchen and expanding far beyond it. The evening is designed to move beyond surface-level networking and offer meaningful takeaways for both emerging and established professionals.
“The St. Louis culinary community is gaining national attention right now, and that is not a coincidence. It is the result of leadership, a commitment to excellence, and a collective effort. We learn best from each other, and the J’s Staenberg Network provides a place for those connections and conversations,” said Steven Rosenzweig, President and CEO of the St. Louis Jewish Community Center.
The evening will include structured networking, conversation, and opportunities to connect. This event is sponsored by The Staenberg Group, the Chesterfield Regional Chamber, the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce, Capes Sokol, and The Kopu Water Co.
Event Details:
What: From Kitchen to Corner Office: A J Staenberg Network Event
When: April 14, 2026, 4:00 – 5:30PM
Where: Helene and Carl Mirowitz Performing Arts and Banquet Center
Registration is required for this free event: https://jccstl.com/aprilnetworkevent
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3571035-0
