Scott Yorkey became Executive Chef at Jake's in May of 2005. Since then, his influence on the menu has garnered many awards and praise from food lovers of all types. He and his culinary team daily transform fresh whole foods into delicious meals for the many patrons at Jake's. Scott enjoys the hustle and sass of a busy professional kitchen. After working in kitchens from age fourteen in San Jose, California, Scott pursued his gastronomic dreams by enrolling at Santa Barbara City College Culinary School. Upon graduation in 1999, he worked as Sous Chef in restaurants and hotels in London, Maui, and Santa Barbara. Scott is an avid water person. Whether riding a snowboard on Tahoe's steep and deep powder, or boating and wakeboarding, he revels in the beauty and invigoration of life at the lake. He invites the fun-loving diner to share in the taste and energy which Jake's is famous for.