Julia Chebotar

CHEF JULIA CHEBOTAR (35)

PRIVATE CHEF & RESTAURANT OWNER OF “ORGANIC GRILL”

New York, Ny

Born in Ukraine, Chef Julia moved to the US when she was young and credits her parents and the immigrant experience for her work ethic, drive, and passion. Like many chefs, she was inspired to cook by her grandmother who believed culinary perfection was achieved through equal parts indulgence and health. One can live a robust and healthy life with nutritious and balanced foods while also making room for cocktails and cheeseburgers too! Because of this mindset, clean and locally-sourced ingredients are big for Chef Julia. 

Julia’s family’s transition from one country to another was not easy, but it ultimately shaped who Julia is today. Her stepfather opened “Organic Grill” and Julia took over the family business at the age of 24, which proved to be a big commitment, and a big test for a young person. She not only passed, but thrived in this role - and continued to elevate herself by attending culinary school at the National Gourmet Culinary Institute, and opening her own business which is flourishing today. 

Chef Julia is an award-winning private chef, owner of “Organic Grill” in the West Village of NYC, and  owns a culinary staffing company called “Healthy Chefs” which seeks to place chefs with industry jobs in NYC. With nearly a decade of experience as an Executive Chef, Private Chef, and Restaurateur, she brings bold flavors and ample creativity to the table. Her passion lies in crafting healthy, sustainable, and enjoyable recipes and food solutions. 

Through her roles in restaurants, everything from Busser, Dishwasher, Line Cook, General Manager, Barista, Bartender, to Executive Chef and Owner, Chef Julia knows that one must wear many hats to be successful in the restaurant industry. She’s also worked hard to earn her place in every room; she looks so young that she must demand the respect she deserves. Chef Julia is also known for appearing on podcasts, corporate wellness seminars, virtual webinars, team-building events, and cooking classes. Some of her celebrity private clients include Ryan Seacrest, Jennifer Lawrence and Jason Biggs.