Chef

Jeremy Marrin

Discipline: Chef

Portrait of Jeremy Marrin

i. Biography

At Havana Central, the work is familiar Cuban cooking built for repeat service, paired with practical testing of restaurant technology.

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Coming Up

Restaurant ownership is the relevant frame here: Jeremy Marrin is founder of Havana Group.

Where They Are Now

The menu’s anchors are clear and concrete: ropa vieja, pernil, black beans, and plantains. Those staples set the restaurant’s working center. The aim is reliability at an accessible Midtown price point, with Cuban dishes kept familiar rather than stretched into a long-form tasting menu. Operational testing sits alongside the cooking. Marrin tests point-of-sale and kitchen display systems in one newer store before deciding whether to expand them across locations, while menu ideas and other non-technical changes are introduced at the flagship location so experienced staff and loyal customers can provide feedback. The practice reads in two registers. On the plate, it is ropa vieja, pernil, black beans, and plantains served in a familiar Cuban format; behind the scenes, it is controlled testing of technology and use of flagship feedback before wider change.

Career - Founder — Havana Group

FAQ What is Jeremy Marrin's current role? Jeremy Marrin is chef at Havana Central. What is Jeremy Marrin known for? Cuban staples at Havana Central, including ropa vieja, pernil, black beans, and plantains.