Alumni Spotlight: 约翰卡彭特

来源: signaturerestaurant.com

St. Philip’s 大学 alumnus, 约翰卡彭特, was recently named Executive Chef of Signature, an award-winning restaurant located on the grounds of La Cantera Resort & 水疗中心. The local 70-seat eatery is known for its contemporary takes on French classics with a Texas flair. 

Carpenter is a graduate of the St. Philip’s 大学 Culinary Arts program. After earning his degree, he began cooking as a professional working his way up the ranks in the kitchens of top 圣安东尼奥 restaurants including Beat Street Bistro 和 Nao Gastro Bar. 

Carpenter earned his first job as Head Chef at the age of 24 in 2011, 2015年, Carpenter joined The Culinary Institute of America as Chef. Before joining Signature, Carpenter was a Chef at Botika located in the Pearl Brewery. 

Like Carpenter, many students enroll in the Culinary Arts program at St. Philip’s 大学 as aspiring hospitality industry professionals. 这个项目, which is recognized as exemplary by both the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 和 the American Culinary Federation, allows graduates to attain Certified Culinarian status from the American Culinary Federation.

Graduates are prepared for rigorous career dem和s that support hospitality industries vital to the 圣安东尼奥 和 South Texas economy. The industry is currently the city's second-largest industry 和 has an estimated $15.2 billion impact on the city's economy.

To learn more about the Culinary Arts program, 点击这里. 

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