Jonathan Rollo

Chef/Owner Jonathan Rollo is fired up about owning his first restaurant, Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop. Born and raised in Pasadena, California, Rollo graduated from Loyola High School here in Los Angeles and earned his bachelors in Human and Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University.

He then trained at the Culinary and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, where he began as a prep cook with The Rosebud Group. Eventually moving back to Los Angeles, he joined The Patina Group taking the role as Assistant General Manager of Patina at the Hollywood Bowl, combining food with music in one of the world’s most renowned settings. This was followed by a successive string of developments and openings in Los Angeles, Hollywood, and Palm Springs. And, as General Manager of eat. on sunset, Patina’s Hollywood Flagship, he left the group in Spring of 2007 to bring Greenleaf to life.

He has also traveled extensively, eating his way around the world (staying for longer than his welcome in Western Europe). “I wanted to take what I’ve learned from my Mom, family and friends, plus the different cultures I’ve experienced, combine it with my restaurant experience and offer something fresh, delicious, healthy and unique in a fun, eco-conscious environment for the neighborhood!” says Jon.