Gheorghe Vatafu
Executive Chef
Born and raised in Bucharest, Romania, Gheorghe got his culinary start when he was young, learning from his uncle in the kitchen. At 14, Gheorghe began his cooking career at the Intercontinental Hotel in Bucharest while attending culinary school. Gheorghe trained under master chefs and competed around the world, giving him the opportunity to improve his skills and learn about different cultures and cuisines.
Gheorghe moved to the United States and became a US citizen in 2006. He began working at The St. Paul Grill as Sous Chef in 2011 and has worked his way to Executive Chef.