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Aaron Hoskins
James Beard Award winner
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i. Biography
Aaron Hoskins has worked both sides of the pass and the room, and since 2015 that has shown up in the same title: Culinary Director and Partner at CITY GRIT Hospitality Group. The role asks for control of menu direction, service tempo, and the larger mechanics that keep a restaurant group moving. It fits a chef whose work has been shaped by seasonal product, changing menus, and the discipline needed to keep standards consistent.
The Path
At The Rogue Gentlemen in Richmond, VA, and Cure Restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA, Aaron Hoskins built a practice around seasonal cooking and the pressure of constant change. As Executive Chef at The Rogue Gentlemen from 2013, and earlier as Head Chef at Cure Restaurant, he worked in kitchens where the menu had to stay responsive rather than fixed. The Rogue Gentlemen in particular demanded ever-changing tasting menus, a format that relies on precision, flexibility, and the ability to keep a menu moving week to week. Those years at Cure Restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA, and The Rogue Gentlemen in Richmond, VA, established the way Hoskins approaches hospitality: as a set of decisions that accumulate over time. Since 2015, that approach has been tied to CITY GRIT Hospitality Group, where the combination of Culinary Director and Partner places him between creative direction and operational leadership.
The Work Today
Since 2015, the dual role of Culinary Director and Partner at CITY GRIT Hospitality Group has defined Hoskins’ current work. It puts him inside both the kitchen and the business, with responsibility that extends beyond one dining room. The job moves between cooking, staffing, menus, and the structural work that lets a restaurant group function. Hoskins has kept the description plain: That line lands because it leaves the rest where it belongs—in service, in operations, and in the day-to-day work of running restaurants.
Acclaim
His own summary of the job is blunt:
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Aaron
What is Aaron Hoskins's current role?
As of 2026, Aaron Hoskins is Culinary Director and Partner.
Where did Aaron Hoskins work before?
Aaron Hoskins's earlier career included The Rogue Gentlemen and Cure Restaurant.
What is Aaron Hoskins known for?
Seasonal food and ever-changing tasting menus.
