Chef Ken Stoneback

Ken Stoneback is a chef, leader, and mentor who believes the future of the hospitality industry depends on better leadership. With a career built in professional kitchens and hotels, Ken has seen firsthand how leadership can either break people—or build them.

As Head Chef at Bella Vista Ristorante, Ken has been recognized for excellence in both culinary achievement and management. His leadership philosophy centers on accountability, emotional intelligence, and creating kitchens where people can grow, not burn out.

Through The Broken Kitchen series, Ken speaks directly to current and future leaders, offering practical lessons, real stories, and a blueprint for leading with integrity behind the line. His work is a reminder that it’s never too late to change—and never too early to lead better.