Chef James Jones, Owner of His Place Eatery and Ivy Tech Alumnus, shares his culinary journey from catering to owning two successful restaurants. He reflects on the challenges of running a restaurant and offers advice to current Ivy Tech students pursuing careers in the culinary arts or entrepreneurship. Chef Jones describes his experience at Ivy Tech as pivotal, explaining how he developed a business plan during one of his first classes, which he nearly completed by the time the course ended. He credits this preparation with helping him achieve his business goals.
Chef James Jones at his new 86th Street location
Chef James Jones (left) and Darin Sills (right) post interview