Al Jessa, VP of Operations

Al Jessa, a former high school debating champion and crack field goal kicker went to University for Biochemistry and left to become a dishwasher at Earl’s restaurants. If that sounds like a step back, read on. Before long Al was a sous chef, then Kitchen Leader at Earls and soon after, a red seal chef. The adventure continued with a promotion to Head Chef at the flagship Earls Tin Palace in North Vancouver. By 1993 Al was regional chef for BC region and became part of what were the best sales increases amongst all Earl’s regions. Al joined Joeys in 1996 as executive chef and helped the chain grow from 6 to 9 stores in just 3 months. In the same year he was certified by the Canadian Federation of Chef with CCC designation (Certified Chef de Cuisine). Al’s tenacious work has been instrumental in the transition from pizza and pasta to global cuisine. He was promoted to Vice President in 2003. 


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