From there, he served as a chef at Put-in-Bay, Mackinac Island, the Detroit's Star Island clubhouse. His skills as a chef also earned him a stint at New York City's famed Delmonico's.
He continued his role as a chef from that location, working at Put-in-Bay, Mackinac Island, and the Detroit's Star Island clubhouse. His skills in cooking eventually led to an opportunity at New York City's renowned Delmonico's.