Chef Zachary Leepper, Roost Restaurant’s Executive Chef, is known for culinary creations that blend tradition and innovation. His creativity shines with expertly crafted dishes that showcase quality ingredients, vibrant flavors, creativity, and artistic presentation.
Chef Leepper’s distinguished culinary career spans more than two decades. This gifted chef worked under world-renowned Executive Chef Grant Achatz at Alinea in Chicago, IL, a James Beard award-winning and Michelin 3-star restaurant where he appeared in a Netflix production of Chef’s Table. He staged under Executive Chef Curtis Duffy at Chicago’s Michelin 3-star restaurant, Grace, and was Executive Chef at Danenberger Family Vineyards where he was also an assistant wine maker. His culinary talents then migrated south to Florida where he was Executive Chef at restaurants in Marco Island and Naples, including The Oyster Society and Fish Restaurant.