NorthRiver Yacht Club Welcomes New Executive Chef
Tuscaloosa, Ala. (January 27, 2025) – NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa, Alabama recently welcomed Jonathan Mitchell as its new Executive Chef. Chef Jonathan will lead the culinary operations for the private club’s two dining venues, including The Grille at NorthRiver and the dining room in NorthRiver’s main clubhouse.
With 20-plus years of experience, Mitchell is a seasoned professional having led the culinary operations at multiple restaurants and private clubs in Mississippi, Texas and Florida. He comes to NorthRiver Yacht Club from Tampa, Fla., where he worked alongside his mentor, Chef David Morris, to reopen Packard’s Steakhouse at Innisbrook Resort. Prior to Innisbrook, Mitchell served as the Executive Chef at Reunion Golf and Country Club in Madison, Mississippi. Throughout Mitchell’s culinary journey, he has excelled at making delicious Southern food, and NorthRiver will be no exception. He loves recreating the Southern dishes he enjoyed as a kid but is no stranger to cooking a variety of cuisines and fusing flavors.
“We are thrilled to announce Jonathan Mitchell as our new Executive Chef,” said NorthRiver Yacht Club General Manager Carl Bielstein. “He is a true professional and has a genuine passion for connecting with members through exceptional dining experiences. Chef Jonathan brings a fresh perspective and creative energy to our Club’s culinary team.”
Mitchell picked up his love of cooking from his grandmothers and cooking with his family. His mother furthered his culinary passion from an early age, taking him to the grocery store and encouraging him to choose the groceries to prepare one dinner for mom, dad, and himself. From there, it was only natural for Mitchell to pursue a degree in Culinary Arts from Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi and eventually a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi University for Women. After gaining experience at different restaurants and clubs in Mississippi, Mitchell chose to return to Hinds Community College, preferring the consistent hours of the college kitchen so he could be active in raising his then two young children.
When Chef Jonathan is not in the kitchen, you can find him on the golf course or attending a sporting event. He and his wife, Jamie, have been married for 22 years and have two children together, Jewel and Jax.
NorthRiver Yacht Club serves as a training and education center for college students from The University of Alabama’s Restaurant, Hotel, and Meetings Management Program, developing future golf and hospitality industry leaders in a real-world setting.
For more information on NorthRiver Yacht Club, visit www.northriveryc.com or call (205) 343-4581.
About NorthRiver Yacht Club
NorthRiver Yacht Club’s 18-hole, par 71 golf course was originally designed by Gary Player in 1978 and re-designed by Bob Cupp in 1999. In 2015, Cupp oversaw the complete re-design and renovation of NorthRiver. The club maintains the area’s best practice facility, two practice greens, a "wee links" mini-course, as well as a first-class short game area and a state-of-the-art teaching center. The NorthRiver Tennis Center boasts 11 tennis courts, including four hydro clay, four traditional har-tru, two hard and one red clay court for a variety of play. The club’s thriving tennis program offers programming to members of all levels of interest and skill. In addition to incredible golf and tennis venues and programs, NorthRiver Yacht Club members also enjoy a variety of club amenities, including a state-of-the-art Fitness Center; an indoor/outdoor heated pool; a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool with full cabana service; a 76-slip marina on Lake Tuscaloosa; a two-story Yacht Club; and a fully stocked golf shop.
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