Chef Rory's Story
CHef Rory's Story
Chef Rory Watts II grew up an army brat, spending half of his childhood in Europe and the other half in Augusta, Georgia. Throughout his travels, the young chef was exposed to many different cuisines which ultimately helped to expand his burgeoning love of cooking. He first learned to cook from his parents Rory and Kim, yet his resourcefulness came from spending time in the kitchen with his beloved grandmother Ioma.
Whilst in school, Rory's skill and love of the culinary arts saw him land a job as Garde Manager at the Waterscapes at the Marina Inn, a 4 diamond restaurant. His work ethic was rewarded with a promotion to Sous Chef whilst still in school and he soon graduated magna cum laude, at the top of his class. In just two months after graduation he secured his first executive chef position at the best restaurant in Frederick,MD. Hootch & Banter, winning multiple awards along the way.
Rory was ready for the next big challenge in life so he , striped away the boundaries and decided to share his unique talent and vision with the founding of
Knife & a Kitchen
