Chef Alex Dzhugan

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Running a business well means recognizing and bringing in the best talent, and what Jimmy and Chris Sklavenitis saw in Chef Alex Dzhugan was a winning combination of talent and drive, and they were right. Chef Alex’s innovations have been more of an asset than anyone could have imagined.

Alex went through what many chefs do during their coming-of-age stage: a period of soul searching that helped him realize his true passion is cooking. Alex grew up in Europe fascinated with food, but things really progressed when he came to the States and began his culinary profession in Rhode Island. Then he moved to Boston, always pursing improvement. This is where soon-to-be-Chef Alex was introduced to the progressive farm-to-table way, an essential aspect of his culinary philosophy.

In 2010 he moved to Miami to continue his journey. Brasserie Chow made him a Sous Chef. Then he started working as a private chef in Miami. After that he took on a 5-year journey as one of the chefs at Timo Restaurant in Sunny Isles. In 2016, he became a chef at Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina at Turnberry Isle Resort in Aventura, where he impressed everyone with his culinary innovations.

Currently Chef Alex is executive chef at Greek Joint Kitchen and Bar in Hollywood Florida and Chef/Owner of Royal Crowds Catering Company which he founded in 2013. His innovative approach to new dishes and his dedication to customer satisfaction has helped the Greek Joint maintain its well deserve reputation for excellence.

But hey, seeing is believing. Come try the Greek Ribs or lettuce free Greek Salad with infamous Feta wedge set atop, and you’ll see for yourself.