Meet The Chefs

Grace Chow began her hospitality career in Tacoma, Washington, being a native of the Puget Sound area. She started her career in hotels, managing a small property in her hometown before moving to Los Angeles where she worked at sbe Entertainment as the Corporate Trainer. She was promoted to the Director of Food & Beverage openings, leading restaurant development projects.

Originally from Philadelphia, Charles M. Govan II became a Marine where he was inspired by the culinary scenes throughout his travels. Once his service was complete, he settled in Las Vegas and attended University of Nevada, Las Vegas, studying business. Govan then accepted a position as a supervisor in room service and quickly worked his way up to the director level.

David Spero is the Executive Chef of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, managing culinary operations at the popular entertainment destination for over two years. In his role, Chef Spero oversees operations of over 15 dining outlets including the iconic Hard Rock Cafe, the Italian restaurant Il Mulino, the Japanese restaurant Kuro, Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Fresh Harvest Buffet, Fish & Co., Sandpiper, and more.

Thaddeus DuBois joined Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in February 2020 as the Executive Pastry Chef. In his role, he oversees and directs the baking and pastry department with 25 team members servicing the hotel’s many restaurants, two player clubs, high volume banquets, in-room-dining and special event functions.

Born from a long lineage of successful culinary enthusiasts, Chef Logan began his career working at an upscale steakhouse in Philadelphia while earning a degree in culinary arts from Atlantic Cape Community College. Chef Logan quickly moved along the ranks to Sous Chef eventually being on the opening team of several new restaurants for the franchise.

Chef Harman leads the Kuro team with more than 15 years of culinary experience and a deep love of cooking established by getting involved in family cooking at a young age.

Born in Osaka Japan, Chef Inoue holds more than 40 years of experience at some of the best Sushi restaurants around the world including Australia, Hawaii, California, and Florida. He has been with Hard Rock Atlantic City since its opening in 2018. Chef Inoue loves to travel and became a sushi chef in part because it would allow him to see the world.

Executive Chef John Zaitoun is a recently returned New Jersey native. He discovered his love and respect for the culinary arts at a young age working at his parent’s diner in Northfield, New Jersey. Chef Zaitoun attended culinary school at Atlantic Cape Community College, and after completing the program in 2012, he joined Fuze Restaurant in Avalon, New Jersey.