Ross Lager

About Ross Lager

Based in Brooklyn, NY, Ross Lager is a Michelin-trained personal chef with over a decade of experience in high-end kitchens across the world. Drawing from Nordic, Middle Eastern, and French cooking, Ross\'s food is best described as bold and vibrant, seeking to challenge and expand diner\'s palate and shift how food is framed in their minds. No matter the experience being provided, Ross seeks to use food as a medium for sustenance, exploration, connection, and holistic health. Above all, Ross aims to achieve client satisfaction with every dish served.

Experience

1. Private Chef Event Planner - Uhnw

   Private

   Mar 2020 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Provides daily personalized meals for a private household, adapting to evolving dietary needs and preferences. Plans and executes over 120 private events annually, from intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations. Delivers white-glove tableside service and fosters a welcoming, discreet presence within the home. Manages kitchen operations, inventory, and presentation standards while maintaining flexibility across shifting guest counts and culinary requests. Outside the kitchen, leads educational activities for the family’s children, including cooking lessons and hands-on agriculture experiences.

Education

• Stony Brook University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2011 — 2016

• Nassau Community College

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2014 — 2016

• Baruch College

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

  2016 — 2019