Chef
John Castellucci
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
i. Biography
His work sits between family restaurant kitchens and formal instruction at the Culinary Institute of America: a kitchen education shaped by inherited repetition and by standards learned on campus. In John Castellucci’s case, that combination shows up as fluency with service and a trained regard for technique.
The Path
Training at Castellucci Hospitality Group and the Culinary Institute of America gave John Castellucci a base that moved from family company to formal culinary study before landing in the kitchen at Cooks & Soldiers in Atlanta, Georgia. From there, his progression to Sous Chef in 2014 reads as accumulation: service after service, with the timing, coordination, and consistency of a busy dining room defining the work. Today, as Executive Chef of Cooks & Soldiers, the role places John Castellucci in charge of the daily rhythm and culinary identity of the kitchen.
The Work Today
Within Castellucci Hospitality Group, the Culinary Director title gives John Castellucci responsibility for the broader food program, not just one service or one room. The job extends the discipline of the line into oversight, tying standards across the group to the realities of restaurant work. It is a position grounded in time spent in kitchens, where the practical demands of pacing, ordering, and execution shape the bigger picture. For John Castellucci, that wider remit connects the immediate pressure of service with the longer-term maintenance of a family hospitality business.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of John
What is John Castellucci's current role?
As of 2026, John Castellucci is Culinary Director.
Where did John Castellucci train or study?
John Castellucci trained at Castellucci Hospitality Group and Culinary Institute of America.
