Orchids at Palm Court is proud to have world-class chefs, offering only
the freshest and most innovative cuisine. Meet our chefs, and learn how
these artisans have honed their craft.

Executive Chef Todd Kelly

Since his arrival to Orchids at Palm Court, Executive Chef Todd Kelly has earned rave reviews in addition numerous awards and accolades from local media to national organizations. Todd is responsible for creating the distinct, fresh and surprising menu for Orchids as well menus for The Grille at Palm Court and The Bar at Palm Court. He is also responsible for maintaining the standard of quality and service that has made Orchids famous.

Todd came to Cincinnati by way of Charlotte, NC, where he was the Chef de Cuisine at Ember Grille. While at Ember Grille, the restaurant received numerous awards including Charlotte Magazine’s “Best of the Best Readers Choice Award for Best Hotel Restaurant” Todd was also named one of Charlotte’s young stars on the culinary scene (Apollonaire, 2002). In addition to Ember Grille, Todd worked in award-winning restaurants in San Francisco and Pittsburgh.

Chef Kelly’s awards with Orchids

• #1 Restaurant, Cincinnati Magazine,
    2010 & 2009
• "★★★★★" – Cincinnati Enquirer
• Presidential Medallion–
    American Culinary Federation, 2008
• AAA Four-Diamond rated restaurant
• "One of the top restaurants in the city"
    – Cincinnati Magazine, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
• Award of Excellence –
    American Culinary Federation, 2007
• Best Meal (Formal & Hotel) &
    Best Wine Selection – Cincy Business

You can contact Todd at Todd.Kelly@hilton.com

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Maître d' Sean Garner

Sean is responsible for maintaining the level of service required at a AAA four-diamond fine dining restaurant. His duties include managing the Orchids staff, developing menus with clients for private parties and maintaining and updating the wine offerings. Sean also works closely with the Executive Chef Todd Kelly to ensure service is functioning smoothly from the kitchen to the guests.

Sean has extensive restaurant experience and has worked at several fine dining establishments in the Cincinnati area including Palomino, Cumin, Boca and Bella. Sean also received the American Culinary Federation’s Presidential Medallion. The ACF awards this honor as tokens of appreciation and tribute to people who contribute significantly to the culinary profession.

Sean, a resident of Norwood, has a Bachelors of Business Administration degree from the University of Cincinnati, where he majored in both marketing and management.

You can contact Sean at Sean.Garner@hilton.com

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Pastry Chef Megan Ketover

Megan Ketover is a summa cum laude graduate of the Midwest Culinary Institute. Upon graduation, she worked at the Hilton and then returned to the MCI where she was the Pastry Arts Chef Instructor/Cake Designer. While at the MCI, she was also the Prep Chef on The Dish, a local cooking show.

In 2009, Megan won the American Culinary Federation’s Pastry Chef of the Year - Northeast Region, one of only four in the country! She also competed on the Food Network’s Challenge.

She has completed her American Culinary Federation-Certified Executive Chef practical and is a recipient of the American Culinary Federation’s Presidential Medallion.

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