Meet The Staff
JUSTIN HOFFMAN
justinhoffman@smsd.orgCulinary Arts 1 & 2 Restaurant Manager of Broadmoor Bistro
Chef Justin Hoffman is a 15 year SMSD North alumni and former student of the Broadmoor Bistro. Through his efforts in the program, he garnered a number of scholarships and accolades through the Culinary Institute of America. Upon graduation, Chef Justin has acquired over 20 years experience within industry and education, as a member of the ACF.
KIRSTEN MONTGOMERY
Commercial Baking 1 & 2 Broadmoor Bakery
Chef Kirsten Montgomery is a baking and pastry graduate from The Art Institute International - Kansas City with nine years post graduate baking experience. Kirsten started her career as a baking assistant. She has worked in hotel banqueting and as the Pastry Chef at a farm to table restaurant. Kirsten was the Head Baker/Pastry chef for a French bakery before joining the Culinary Signature Program team.
STEVE VENNE
Catering & Event Management Dining Room Supervisor
Chef Steve Venne has over 20 years of experience in professional kitchens, working up the ranks to Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director while gaining experience in hotels, conference centers, country clubs, and resorts in several states and the Caribbean. The last 13 years have been spent as a Culinary Educator, sharing those experiences with the next generations of hospitality industry professionals.
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