Chef Herr is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Academy of Culinary Arts, Class of 1997.  In addition, Chef Herr continued his education at the IUP Indiana campus, having earned a bachelors degree in hotel, restaurant and institutional management.

Chef Herr was named chef de cuisine of Century Restaurant and Bar in August, 2004.  He will be responsible for menu design and implementation, complete kitchen supervision and personnel training. 

The award-winning Century Restaurant and Bar features modern American cuisine and specializes in seafood, including sushi.  Century was recently honored with the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Award.

Chef Herr’s impressive culinary background includes experience serving as sous chef at the award-winning Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown in Washington, D.C.  Chef Herr began his career as p.m. senior saucier and p.m. rotisserie chef at The Duquesne Club, an exclusive private club, located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh since 1881.  There he apprenticed with executive Chef Keith Coughenour.  He continued his career as senior sous chef at Pinehurst Golf Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

The recipient of many professional awards of distinction, including several gold and silver medals and Best of Show titles from the American Culinary Federation, Chef Herr has made quite a name for himself after graduating from IUP.

“Chef Herr’s education and experience in fine dining make him an
ideal choice for Century,” said Paul Carter, executive chef and food and beverage manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland.