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Our Team
Evan Snyder,
Chef Partner
Evan is an intensely creative and driven chef whose decade of experience at the Michelin Star level has inspired and elevated his culinary vision for Emmett. As Executive Chef, he drives back-of-house operations in pursuit of continued innovation while adhering to unyielding quality standards. His insatiable curiosity for new techniques and flavors will challenge the boundaries of cuisine in Philadelphia and raise the bar ahead of a new era of Philly fine dining.
Julian van der Tak, Managing Partner
After nearly a decade in the culinary field, Julian moved into vendor operations to further develop relationships with purveyors and an understanding of their practices with the goal of better navigating the non-culinary aspect of restaurant operations. His formative time in luxury hospitality has helped inspire an eye for front and back of house design, and a profound sense of guest-facing personnel culture that will shape Emmett’s atmosphere of thoughtfulness and inclusivity.
MARISSA CHIRICO,
GENERAL MANAGER
Having served as the Front of House and Beverage Manager for James Beard nominated and other industry-leading restaurants, Marissa has come to care deeply about connecting guests with locally sourced ingredients and wines that have been both sustainably farmed and thoughtfully crafted. She now brings that same deeply personable hospitality to Emmett, where she will again manage the front of the house as well as build and maintain the wine program.
Petra Manchina,
Bar Manager
Petra is a seasoned industry professional who moved to Philadelphia in 2017, quickly falling in love with the state’s vibrant spirits scene. She’s managed at Philadelphia Distilling and Manatawny Stillworks, and collaborated with top local brands like Eight Oaks and New Liberty. Focusing on highlighting seasonal flavors and utilizing products from local farms, Petra plans on working closely with the Emmett kitchen to develop an ever-evolving cocktail and n/a beverage program.
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