Chef
Jared Rogers
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Kentfield, California, United States
i. Biography
The Climb
California Culinary Academy gave Jared Rogers the base line for a kitchen career built on discipline, technique, and precision under pressure. That training shows up later in the work: a steady hand, clean movement, and the kind of timing that matters when service is fast and the room is full. At Restaurant Picco, the pace of professional service would have sharpened the habits that hold up in a working kitchen. The lesson there is practical, not romantic: stay composed, stay organized, and keep the line moving without losing control of the details. As chef at Mijo in Corte Madera, California (from 2025), Jared Rogers brought that composure into a role that asks for both authority and restraint. In kitchen terms, that means more than title; it means setting a standard, carrying it through service, and holding the room together while the work is happening. Today, Jared is chef of Guesthouse.
Today
At Guesthouse, the cooking is direct and seasonal, shaped by local sourcing and the grill. That combination favors clarity over decoration. The menu reads in a Contemporary American register, but the structure is disciplined: use what is there, cook it cleanly, and let the ingredient stay legible on the plate. A grill-centered kitchen depends on fire, timing, and control. Here, that approach supports a style of cooking that is immediate and grounded, with the heat doing the work and the chef staying out of the way unless the dish needs it. Contemporary American fare can mean many things; in this case, it points to balance, restraint, and a clear read on what the source can give. Guesthouse, through Jared Rogers, is presented as a kitchen where seasonality and sourcing shape the whole operation. That gives the dining room a practical ease: the sense that what reaches the table has been chosen carefully, handled with purpose, and sent out without excess.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Jared
Where did Jared Rogers train or study?
Jared Rogers trained at California Culinary Academy.
What is Jared Rogers known for?
Locally sourced seasonal ingredients and Contemporary American fare.
