Jon Check

Background

About Jon Check

Jon Check is Head of Culinary and Operations at INDAY, a fine-casual restaurant company rooted in Indian cuisine and philosophy.Prior to joining INDAY, Jon was Director of Culinary Operations for Dig, Where he led the menu team and the Research and Development Department. He created, scaled and operationalized recipes and dishes for the 32-unit restaurant chain and was central to the development of the company’s core culinary processes and kitchen designs. Jon has cooked in some of New York City's most beloved and interesting restaurants, including Savoy, Gramercy Tavern, Vinegar Hill House and Buttermilk Channel, where he was Head Chef. He holds a B.A. in Creative Non-fiction Writing and African Studies from the University of Pittsburgh, a diploma from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City and an MBA from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College, with a concentration in Design thinking and Organizational Leadership. He lives in South Brooklyn, where he can often be found running long distances and playing guitar.