Kent Bridges, General Manager

Kent Bridges developed his passion for hospitality working in bars and eateries during his university years while earning a BA, Honours in English from University of Saskatchewan.

After working at various positions with the famous Earl’s chain of restaurants in Western Canada, Kent was later International Operations Manager for the Rainforest Café, involved in opening restaurants internationally, including Tokyo, Japan.

In 2000, Kent moved to Toronto to open the Rainforest Café at Yorkdale, and later moved on to various positions with The Keg and then Hair of the Dog. After working as the General Manager at Lüb Lounge, Kent joined Fire on the East Side in 2005 as General Manager.

In addition to his interest in running a great restaurant, Kent is also an accomplished artist.

Adam Baxter, Head Chef

Born in Montreal and raised in Burlington, just west of Toronto, Adam found his passion for cooking while working his way through university, earning his Honours B.A. from the University of Ottawa.

With a strong focus on cooking simple, honest food with proper technique, Adam is inspired by creating food that brings people together to eat and enjoy each other’s company.

Prior to joining Fire on the East Side, Adam held posts at Kultura, Wish and Spencer’s at the Waterfront (Burlington).

Adam joined Fire on the East Side as Head Chef in 2009.

Greg Chernoff, Assistant Manager

A native of British Columbia, Greg’s love of hospitality was influenced by watching his mother prepare family meals and prepare for dinner parties while he was growing up.

Greg worked at various positions at bars in Vancouver. He relocated to Toronto in 1999 eventually working with the Toronto Hotel Intercontinental as an Assistant Manager.

Greg joined Fire on the East Side in 2005.