Jermond Booze
Culinary Manager
he/him
Chef Jermond Booze is a culinary luminary with a diverse background, from Little Rock to Lake Tahoe, Norfolk to Ann Arbor, and now, bustling Detroit. Not just a chef but Jermond is also a skilled manager, having honed his leadership talents at Whole Foods Midtown. His passion led him to found the June Consulting Group, where he serves as a distinguished grocery and retail consultant in Metro Detroit, with clients like Season's Market and Detroit People's Food Co-Op.
As co-founder of Taste the Diaspora, Chef Booze spotlights the African diaspora's culinary contributions, earning recognition as one of the "25 Food & Drink Innovators Who Inspired Us in 2021." He garnered acclaim in media like NPR, Eater, and the Detroit Free Press and showcased his culinary artistry at the BayHaven Food and Wine Festival in 2022 and 2023. Chef Booze's monthly "Vinyl Tastings" series combines sumptuous dishes with music, creating an unforgettable sensory experience. Chef also co-hosts "Prep Your Food Business" through ProsperUs Detroit.
Education and training include AAS., Culinary Arts — Johnson & Wales University, BA., African American Studies — Eastern Michigan University, Alum, James Beard Foundation Chef Bootcamp for Policy & Change, Champion — Food Network’s "Chopped" episode No Kid Hungry, and ServSafe Certified Instructor.