About
With over a decade of experience in kitchens throughout San Diego, AVANT Chef de Cuisine Sergio Jimenez discovered his love for food while cooking alongside his aunt with nothing more than a small flat top, a cutting board, and a knife.
At 16, he enrolled in the San Diego Culinary Institute and then joined the apprenticeship program at Bertrand at Mister A’s, where he learned discipline, respect for the craft, and mise en place.
In 2014, Chef Sergio joined the team at AVANT under the mentorship of former Chefs de Cuisine, Tomas Baistrocchi and Matt Sramek. He worked through numerous positions, starting as a sauté cook and working his way to chef de partie and sous chef. With Chef Sergio at the helm, AVANT is a place as revered for its refined and elegant dining experience as it is cherished for its relaxed and fun environment.
