The People Behind the Group
High Street Hospitality Group is shaped by the people who lead it — in the dining room, behind the stove, and at every table in between. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in hospitality, culinary craft, and community building.
Ellen Yin is the founder and co-owner of High Street Hospitality Group, which operates some of the country’s most celebrated dining establishments, including a.kitchen + bar, Fork, High…
Chef Eli Collins has been part of the High Street Hospitality Group family since 2017. His cooking is shaped by a creative path that began…
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Alyssa Ellis is the General Manager of High Street, bringing Level 3 WSET certification and currently pursuing her WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wine. She…
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Born and raised outside of Philadelphia, Brooke attended Penn State University and received a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with a minor in Business. Upon…
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Chef Sam Henzy’s culinary journey began in his hometown of Newark, Delaware, where at just 15 he got his start at a local pizza shop.…
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Kate Hughes is the Pastry Chef behind Fork and High Street Philadelphia, elevating the dessert experience across the group with creative, boundary-pushing sweets. Before joining…
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Frank Kinyon is the Beverage and Service Director of a.kitchen+bar and serves as the Wine Director for the group. Prior to joining the a.kitchen+bar team,…
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Eli Kulp is co-founder and Culinary Director of HSHG. He has been a finalist for JBF Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic, 2016; Best New Chef, Food &…
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As Director of Operations at High Street Hospitality Group and Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, Patrick Lemon brings a thoughtful, guest-centric approach…
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George Madosky is Chef de Cuisine of a.kitchen + bar D.C., having previously led the kitchen as Executive Chef at Fork. He began his journey…
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Christina McKeough is Executive Chef of High Street and the Bread Room, where she leads the culinary vision with a philosophy grounded in comfort, simplicity,…
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Matt Mixon has served as General Manager at Fork Restaurant since 2022, bringing passion, precision, and a deeply ingrained love for hospitality to Philadelphia’s flagship…
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Allison Venturini is a dedicated and experienced restaurant professional with over a decade in the industry, including more than three years in management roles. Her…
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Kyle Wood, Head Baker, joined High Street Bakery from Birmingham, Alabama, where he trained at Continental Bakery and Chez Lulu. After serving as High Street’s…
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HSHG is a place where careers are built, not just jobs filled. We invest in the people who make these rooms what they are — front of house, back of house, and everywhere in between.