Chef Stephen (Steve) G Lumree recognized his passion for culinary arts very early in life. He started his journey at the age of 14, working at various resorts in the Barrie ON area. This was the spark that ignited 30 plus years of studying, traveling and working all over North America. At 19 years old, Steve completed an apprenticeship through the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (S.A.I.T.). Over the next five years Steve studied under five different European chefs in the Banff region. Upon returning to Toronto Steve accepted a position at the acclaimed restaurant North 44° under Chef Mark McEwan, which at the time was recognized as one of the top 25 restaurants of North America.

Steve’s desire to continue learning led him to veer off his career path, taking a position as a sub-contractor to Daimler Chrysler as a project manager. Utilizing his skills as a Certified Project Manager, Steve oversaw V.I.P. treatment, hotel visits, negotiated catering contracts, and was responsible for millions of dollars worth of corporate events.

Learn more