Meet The Chef

While working through the kitchens of Orange Hill Restaurant in Orange, CA and The Capital Grille in Costa Mesa, CA, Jordan Domingo completed his culinary education in 2022 at The Riverside City College Culinary Academy.  

Post-graduation, Jordan found himself a position at one Michelin Star awarded Knife Pleat.  This is where he met Chef Maxwell Pfeiffer and also got to benefit from the mentorship of renowned Chefs William Mouchet and Tony Esnault.

During his tenure at Knife Pleat, Jordan was one of four applicants selected to compete, and took home the silver medal, in the inaugural World Young Chef Young Waiter USA competition hosted in Napa, CA.

Now residing in San Marcos CA, Jordan has spent time in numerous Michelin Star kitchens across Southern California and most recently contributed to Lilo in Carlsbad's Michelin Star status just ten weeks after opening.

 Graduating from Cal State San Marcos in 2026, Chef Jordan Domingo is aiming to use his fine dining experience and unique personality to bring a new type of dining experience to Southern California.