The People Behind the Group

Our
Leadership

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.

14
Team members
6+
Concepts
27
Years
Ellen Yin
Ellen Yin
Restauranteur
James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restauranteur

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…

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Eli Collins
a.kitchen+bar Philadelphia
Eli Collins
Executive Chef, a.kitchen + a.bar Philadelphia & D.C.

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…

Alyssa Ellis
Alyssa Ellis
General Manager, High Street

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…

Brooke Harkins
Brooke Harkins
Events Manager

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…

Sam Henzy
Sam Henzy
Executive Chef, Fork Restaurant

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.…

Kate Hughes
Kate Hughes
Pastry Chef

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…

Frank Kinyon
a.kitchen+bar Philadelphia
Frank Kinyon
Beverage & Service Director, a.kitchen+bar

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,…

Eli Kulp
Eli Kulp
Culinary Director

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 &…

Patrick Lemon
Patrick Lemon
Director of Operations

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…

George Madosky
George Madosky
Chef de Cuisine, a.kitchen+bar D.C.

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…

Christina McKeough
Christina McKeough
Executive Chef, High Street

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,…

Matt Mixon
Matt Mixon
General Manager, Fork

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…

Allison Venturini
Allison Venturini
Finance Director

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…

Kyle Wood
Kyle Wood
Head Baker, High Street Bakery

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.

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