James Allen, CEC, Executive Chef, Blackthorn Club at The Ridges

James Allen, CEC, is the Executive Chef of the Blackthorn Club and one of the 2022 Club + Resort Chefs of the Year. Over the past decade, Allen has impacted Blackthorn’s culinary program immeasurably. He has increased F&B revenues from $350,000 to $1.4 million annually. He’s made the club a dining destination for the membership equal to golf. He’s also created an environment where line cooks become chefs.