Currently providing consulting services to the food industry.

2005 to Present
Chef Jack is providing personal chef services to clients in Fairbanks Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe.

2001 to 2007
Principal, Jack Monaco Creative Services, a consulting firm specializing in restaurant management and kitchen operations including: concept development, facilities design, menu and recipe development, chef and staff training, product sourcing, food purchasing and cost analysis, test marketing and public relations.

Chef Jack works for for national and local clients designing menus and kitchen facilities. Recently helped facilitate the openings for Miami Grille in Poway, Del Mar Pizza Two in 4s Ranch, and Current Restaurant at the Sophia Hotel downtown.

1999 to 2001
Chef and Owner, Seven30Grill, a 50 seat gourmet full service restaurant located in the heart of California's Central Coast Wine Country.

1998 to 1999
Executive Chef and Catering Director, Arazzo Market Cafe, Rancho Santa Fe, California.

1995 to 1997
Corporate Chef, Oscar's, developed kitchen operations, costing and kitchen manager training programs, designed new kitchen facilities.

1989 to 1992
Corporate Chef, Rusty Pelican, created innovative menu make-over and supervised implementation in multiple units.

1985 to 1988
Managing Director and Executive Chef, developed upscale restaurants Fisherman's Grill and Vic's in La Jolla.

1984 to 1985
Director of Food Service, Vicorp Specialty Restaurants.

1979 to 1984
Vice President Operations & Executive Chef, Piret's and The Perfect Pan.