Adam Meyer

Coming Up

With nearly a decade of experience across the hospitality industry, Meyer worked behind the bar before being recruited back into kitchen leadership. Chef John Manion brought him into the fold at El Che Steakhouse & Bar with an offer for a chef de cuisine role, marking his return to line leadership within the restaurant group. In his recipe and station formulation, Meyer incorporates his Italian and Hungarian roots into the wider framework of open-flame cooking and seafood preparation, developing dishes through collective kitchen technique.

Where They Are Now

In February 2024, Meyer helped open Brasero from the ground up, stepping into the space before furnishings and lighting fixtures were installed. Serving as Chef de Cuisine, he oversees menu development alongside a dedicated kitchen brigade that includes Sous Chef Zach Hertz, Brandon Bonilla, and Eduardo Cadena. The restaurant earned widespread recognition as one of Chicago's prominent openings, and Meyer was named to the StarChefs Rising Stars 2024 Class alongside eighteen local peers across culinary, baking, bar, and wine disciplines. Beyond restaurant service, Meyer has also engaged in community culinary sessions, including cooking with the Pilsen class at Kitchen Possible.

Career - Chef de Cuisine — El Che Steakhouse & Bar - Chef de Cuisine — Brasero (2024–present)

FAQ What is Adam Meyer's current role? Adam Meyer serves as the Chef de Cuisine at Brasero in Chicago. What industry honors has Adam Meyer received? Meyer was honored as part of the StarChefs Rising Stars 2024 Class in Chicago.