Thomas Fota
Executive Chef Thomas Fota began his culinary career over 40 years ago handcrafting pizzas in a small pizza parlor. From there, he went on to work at the iconic Mill Race Inn in Geneva where he met his culinary mentor Emil Maki. Furthering his culinary experiences, he followed his mentor to the Cypress Restaurant in Hinsdale where he thrived orchestrating dinner service for large parties and banquets.
Chef Tom went on to become Executive Chef at Ki’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant in Glendale Heights where he spent 17 years. Following his tenure at Ki’s he accepted an offer from Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton where he was Executive Sous Chef for 9 years. In 2018, Chef Tom joined the Reserve 22 team as Executive Chef, where he continues to delight and impress guests with his culinary creations.