Beaver Creek Chophouse

Staff

Jay McCarthy – General Manager

After three years as company Corporate Chef, Jay expanded his duties and took on the added role of General Manager at the Beaver Creek Chophouse. With over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry and a vast amount of knowledge obtained from his work as a consultant for the Texas and Nebraska Beef Councils and the US Meat Export Federation, McCarthy seemed a perfect and obvious fit for the Chophouse concept.

More About Jay:

Home Town: Maneville, Jamaica & New York City, NY

Favorite Meal: Jerk Pork with Roasted Yams

Passions: Travel & Beer

Random Fact: Jay was a Nationally Ranked Chess Player

Favorite CO Activity: Hiking & Checking Out Happy Hours

Favorite Quote : "Change is inevitable - except from a vending machine."
-Robert Gallagher

John Tepley – Assistant General Manager

Originally working with in the golf industry, restaurants were a new adventure for John upon moving in to the Valley. John stated that he enjoyed the "challenge" of restaurant management, and he has certainly found that here. John has worked at all of our restaurant concepts throughout his four year tenure with the company and has taken his new role of Assistant General Manager with gusto - and, as always, with a little Southern Charm.

More About John:

Home Town: Chattanooga, TN

Favorite Meal: Crawfish Etouffe

Passions: Golf

Personal Mantra : "Live life to the fullest everyday."

Ken Hanson – Executive Chef

Ken Hanson arrived in the Vail Valley in 1994. He spent his first ten years in the Valley working in a variety of kitchens and truly honing his culinary skills. In 2004 Ken Hanson joined the Beaver Creek Chophouse team. He continues to perfect his skills and focuses daily on bringing the freshest and best ingredients to each table and helping to guarantee an unparalleled dining experience for each of the Chophouse guests.

More About Ken:

Home Town: Wilmington, NC

Passions: Visiting Family Back East & Cooking