NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (September 1, 2022) – Bourbon Steak, Nashville’s premier American steakhouse located on the 34th floor of JW Marriott Nashville, announced the promotion of Chef Dmitriy Kakuschke as the executive chef. Kakuschke has served as the executive sous chef of Bourbon Steak for the MINA Group since its opening in 2018. Created by Michelin-starred Chef Michael Mina, Bourbon Steak Nashville totes a myriad of awards and accolades including #1 Restaurant in Nashville, Best Steakhouse and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence to name a few.
Kakuschke is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Miami, Florida, and a previous associate of the Fontainebleau Hotel and Resort in Miami Beach. Following this role, Kakuschke served as a chef de partie and then junior sous chef at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. Originally from Kiev, Ukraine, Kakuschke grew up in South Florida but has considered Nashville home since 2018 when he moved to Music City to help open Bourbon Steak. In this role, Kakuschke will oversee the restaurant’s culinary program and incorporate seasonality to the menu.
“Chef Dmitry has been an integral part of the overall culinary team at JW Marriott Nashville, and his partnership with the previous executive chefs at Bourbon Steak has made the restaurant what it is today,” said JW Marriott Nashville general manager Fabrizio Calvo. “We know that he is committed to continuing the vision and success of Bourbon Steak alongside his team. We look forward to tasting his creative interpretations of classic steakhouse dishes and experiencing how he brings fresh seasonality to the menu.”
Kakuschke will be replacing Chef Quentin Welch as Bourbon Steak Nashville executive chef. Welch joined Bourbon Steak Nashville in 2018 and became executive chef in 2021.
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