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Nelson Banegas On the Best Advice He’s Been Given

Siwanoy Country Club's Sous Chef talks career trajectory, leadership, and guidance from his former boss, Eduardo Castillo.

By Isabelle Gustafson, Senior Editor, Club + Resort Chef | August 16, 2024

Nelson Banegas, Sous Chef of Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, N.Y., shares what he’s learned in his culinary career so far, including guidance from Eduardo Castillo, CEC, Executive Chef of San Antonio Country Club, on leadership and continuous learning.

Banegas worked at Round Hill Club in Greenwich, Conn., for nearly 10 years, half of which under Castillo.

“Don’t follow the money,” Banegas says, referencing Castillo’s advice. “Follow your career first. Learn, be patient, take your time. Then the money [will] follow you.”

About The Author

Isabelle Gustafson, Senior Editor, Club + Resort Chef

Isabelle Gustafson is an award-winning editor and writer with a Bachelor of Journalism from the Missouri School of Journalism—a focus in magazine editing, minors in Spanish and psychology and a Certificate in Multicultural Studies. She studied in Spain, received her TEFL Certification in Peru and taught English in South Korea. She’s also a member of the International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC) and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE). In 2023, she was granted ASBPE's Young Leader Scholarship. You can connect with Isabelle on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, or email her at [email protected].

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