Local Resident Named Chef of the Year

Cincinnati OH

12 October, 2021

12:19 PM

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Mason, Ohio (October 6, 2021) – Nicole Wetzel was awarded Chef of the Year by Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Miamisburg, OH, and was recently promoted to general manager at Firebirds in Mason. “Nicole inspired her team in Miamisburg as executive chef, and she continues to do so as general manager of our Mason location,” CEO Steve Kislow said. “She is a talented, natural born leader and is committed to the satisfaction of our guests.” An Ohio native, Wetzel grew up in Bellbrook and has 15 years of culinary experience. She started her restaurant journey as a teen at Marions Pizza. Wetzel was later hired as an assistant manager at Bob Evans and went on to serve in various chef roles at Applebees, Red Robin and Mimi’s Café. In 2017 Wetzel began her Firebirds career in Miamisburg as sous chef and was promoted to executive chef in 2018. She was recently named general manager at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Mason. “It is an honor to have been chosen as Firebirds’ Chef of the Year,” said Wetzel. “It has always been a dream of mine to have a career in the restaurant industry and to work for a company like Firebirds. I am grateful to have such an incredible team here in Mason.” About Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, a contemporary-polished restaurant, is an energetic twist on the traditional grill featuring a boldly flavored, classic American menu in an inviting, fire-centric atmosphere. Signature menu items include hand-cut, aged steaks and fresh seafood hand-fileted in-house and seared over locally sourced hickory, oak, or pecan wood in Firebirds’ scratch kitchen and exposed wood-fired grill. The open, stylish, enticing décor incorporates wood-fired themes and entertaining spaces, such as the outdoor patio with seasonal comforts and the award-winning FIREBAR®. Popular specialties include Wine Down Mondays, happy hour, artisan cocktails, craft beer, bourbon, after-dinner drinks and Firebirds’ private label wine. In keeping with its mission, “To Serve, Enrich and Exceed,” Firebirds supports ever-growing sustainability efforts throughout its restaurants and partners with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, with more than $2.5 million raised for childhood cancer research through the sale of fresh-squeezed lemonade. Visit FirebirdsRestaurants.com to become a member of Firebirds’ Inner Circle, make an OpenTable reservation, or order ToGo online.