BRENNAN’S of Houston, Chef José Arévalo: January’s Guest Chef

Chef José Arévalo has worked in Brennan’s of Houston kitchen longer than any other employee—40 years! An electrician by trade, he arrived in the United States from El Salvador in 1982 and through his initial position as dishwasher, quickly learned the ropes by mastering every opportunity the kitchen provided. Today, Chef José opens and oversees the operations of the Brennan’s kitchen, making sure all things run smoothly during each shift. As a mainstay in the kitchen, José has also mentored some of Houston’s most successful chefs on today’s culinary scene. As of November 2022, the BELONG team was added to that list and cannot wait to prepare and offer you what they learned: Brennan’s signature Shrimp Gumbo and Pecan Pie to help celebrate and usher in the New Year!