Matt Morgan

Owner

Will Edwards

Chef de Cuisine

Travis Culver

Executive Sous Chef

Manuel Brau Torres

Sous Chef

Jeremy Gramling

Wine Director

Lindsay Crowder

Assistant Business Manager

Jana Morgan

Marketing Director

The Team

Meet the team behind Sweet Basil—a group of passionate individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of American fusion cuisine and delivering unforgettable dining experiences. Their talent, creativity, and commitment to excellence are what make Sweet Basil truly special.

Jessenia Sanabria

Managing Partner of Operations

Mia Spasojevic

Dining Room Manager

Cristian Campbell

Sous Chef

Edgar Vasquez

Chef de Partie

Mackenzie Kendrick

Manager of Human Resources

Our History

Learn more about Sweet Basil's journey from its founding in 1977 to becoming a Vail icon, celebrated for its innovative approach to American fusion cuisine and over 40 years of unforgettable dining experiences.

Our Alumni

Over the years, 43 Sweet Basil alumni have ventured out to start their own restaurants, carrying with them the spirit of innovation and passion they honed within our walls. It’s a testament to the impact Sweet Basil has had on the culinary world and the incredible people who’ve been a part of our story.

Paul Anders

Executive Chef/Partner

Melissa Mcgoniagle

General Manager

Charles Fysh

Kitchen Manager

Alex Slagle

Sous Chef

Ellie Ayers

Pastry Chef

Cathy Roach

Business Administrator

Sara Ostrand

Marketing Manager

The Team

Meet the team behind Sweet Basil—a group of passionate individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of American fusion cuisine and delivering unforgettable dining experiences. Their talent, creativity, and commitment to excellence are what make Sweet Basil truly special.

Matt Morgan

Owner

Paul Anders

Executive Chef/Partner

Jessenia Sanabria

Managing Partner of Operations

Will Edwards

Chef de Cuisine

Melissa Mcgoniagle

General Manager

Mia Spasojevic

Dining Room Manager

Travis Culver

Executive Sous Chef

Charles Fysh

Kitchen Manager

Cristian Campbell

Sous Chef

Manuel Brau Torres

Sous Chef

Alex Slagle

Sous Chef

Edgar Vasquez

Chef de Partie

Jeremy Gramling

Wine Director

Ellie Ayers

Pastry Chef

Mackenzie Kendrick

Manager of Human Resources

Lindsay Crowder

Assistant Business Manager

Cathy Roach

Business Administrator

Jana Morgan

Marketing Director

Sara Ostrand

Marketing Manager
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