Background
Buben, Jeffrey Alan was born on October 8, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Alvin Alexander and Helen Buben.
Buben, Jeffrey Alan was born on October 8, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Alvin Alexander and Helen Buben.
Associate in Occupational Science, Culinary Institute America, 1978.
Chef de partie, Sign of the Dove, New York City, 1978-1979; chef de partie, Four Seasons Hotel Corporation, Washington and New York City, 1980-1982; chef de partie, Le Cygne, New York City, 1982-1983; chef de partie, Le Chantilly, New York City, 1983-1984; chef de cuisine, La Bagatelle, Washington, 1984; chef de cuisine, Nicholas, The Mayflower Hotel, Washington, 1984-1986; executive chef, Occidental, Washington, 1986-1993; chef, owner, Vidalia Restaurant, Washington, since 1993.
Board of directors Christmas for Homeless, Washington, 1992-1995. Active Share Our Strenght, Washington, since 1986. Member mentor program Culinary Institute American, Hyde Park, New York, since 1993.
Member chef coalition Public Voice, Washington, since 1992. Member Culinary Institute Alumni Association, Association Wine and Food, National Restaurant Association.
Married Sarah Warren Woollen, May 19, 1984. Children: Sarah MacPhail, John Alexander, Thomas McLean.