Down The Hatch is proud to announce the addition of Chef de Cuisine Jorge Perez to the DTH Kitchen Team.
Down The Hatch Maui in Lahaina welcomes Chef de Cuisine Jorge Perez to the DTH Kitchen Team. We are excited to welcome the experienced chef among our ranks. Jorge “Nacho” Perez worked with the Old Lahaina Luau for over 20 years, working in prep, as a line cook, and working his way to Kitchen Manager. With life changing drastically over 2020 due to Covid, it was time for Jorge to make a change. DTH is excited to bring this experienced Chef into the kitchen to help manage alongside Executive Chef Alvin Savella.
Originally from Mexico City and a diehard Chicago Bears Fan, Perez has been on Maui for over 30 years. Residing in Wahikuli in Lahaina with wife Frella and children, Jorge and his family are looking forward to the new shift in their Maui life and becoming part of the Down The Hatch Ohana.
Perez expresses his passion for cooking coming from his father, and his love for traditional Mexican cuisine. Learning the techniques of traditional cooking was a passion and he has been able to take these skills and apply them to the local cuisine that he has prepared while on Maui. With his new role Down The Hatch, he is looking forward to creating and expressing his favorite Mexican style while working with the Southern Aloha cuisine that DTH is known for.
When asked about working with renowned Maui Chef Alvin Savella, Perez says, “Working with Chef Alvin to learn, create, test different ideas and tastes for the DTH Menu and Catering is a thrilling opportunity. I’m excited to grow and learn from Chef’s culinary experience and understand more about his style. It’s exciting to think about the creation of different foods than I’m used to and to form new culinary expressions.” He continued, “My work style is about being a good listener and open to any ideas.”
With that attitude, we look forward to Jorge not only assisting our Executive Chef, but to be an example for up and coming cooks that come through the DTH Kitchen. Please help us in welcoming Chef de Cuisine Jorge Perez to the DTH Ohana.
