Bryan Hunt

Director of Culinary Operations

Bryan Hunt works alongside chef Tom Colicchio to oversee all culinary operations for Crafted Hospitality.

A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Hunt got his start in the hospitality industry at a local Hilton Hotel and moved to New York in 1998 to enroll in the Culinary Institute of America. Hunt completed his externship at Gramercy Tavern where he met esteemed chefs Jonathan Benno, Marco Canora and Sisha Ortúzar who have been mentors throughout his career.

In 2016, Crafted Hospitality offered Hunt the chance to oversee the food and beverage at their newest project in The Beekman, where he oversaw the menus at Temple Court and The Bar Room, as well as all in-room dining and events. At The Beekman, Hunt worked with Colicchio to showcase bold flavors from New York City’s rich history, letting high quality ingredients speak for themselves with refined yet accessible dishes. In 2018, Hunt was promoted to a newly created position of Director of Culinary Operations for Crafted Hospitality.