Emily Brubaker

Executive Chef, Winner of the 2025 Yes!Chef, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

A little bit about Emily …

Emily Brubaker is Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s newest executive chef. With over twenty years of experience in the culinary industry, Emily brings organization, a wealth of knowledge, techniques, and a deep passion for food to her new role.
Throughout her career, Emily has worn various hats, from Executive Sous Chef to Lead Sales Representative. Emily’s roles and responsibilities have been as diverse as her culinary repertoire, showcasing her ability to navigate both the kitchen and the boardroom. As Corporate Taskforce Chef with the LEV Restaurant Group in Las Vegas, Emily spearheaded the launch of new culinary concepts, crafting SOPs and curating creative menus infused with seasonal ingredients. In her experience as Lead of Sales and Distribution at Urban Seed Inc, she seamlessly blended her culinary expertise with sales, driving revenue through strategic partnerships and product offerings.
Additional achievements include her inaugural win on NBC’s Yes, Chef this past summer as well as an appearance on Season 38 of Chopped on the Food Network. Emily showcased her talent to a global audience, leaving an incredible mark with her innovative dishes, while being judged by celebrity chefs including Martha Stewart and Jose Andres.
Emily has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California Santa Cruz, followed by an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from the prestigious California School of Culinary Arts, Pasadena, where she graduated with honors and gold cords. At Omni La Costa, Emily’s arrival has brought a new era of cuisine, where her culinary ingenuity promises to serve delightful dishes to all resort guests.