Ross has been honing his food craft for about 40 years! A seasoned professional with local and national accolades, he is still driven by being a leader of development and change in the industry. His Local/ Locale mantra still proves strong today.

He is a lifelong chef and even in the quickest conversations, his passion gets immediately revealed. He simply loves food! His understanding and respect for the simplicity of food always comes to the top of any conversation. He has a penchant for sourcing the best raw materials he can find and works seamlessly to let them shine through, utilizing simple, modest enhancements. He is truly ingredient and technique driven! And it doesn't just stop at food. His work includes bringing kitchens out of the “clipboard” era and driving technological advancements into all aspects of culinary and restaurant operations regardless of the setting.

A global traveller, he has completed projects for some of the biggest multinational restaurant companies and hotel chains in the world. In the local dining scene on Prince Edward Island, he has left indelible touches that still remain at Sims Corner Steakhouse and his Italian vision and impressions are on full display on the menus at Vicinato; now and long before the doors opened.

To this day, Ross continues his collaborations locally and abroad. His career has brought him around the world, and his efforts have always been centered around developing great teams, building robust and versatile systems, and creating guest centric menus and more than anything else, creating "forever" guest experiences.