Executive Chef
Forbes Mill, Danville
As the Executive Chef of Forbes Mill Steakhouse in Danville, Chef Jose Hernandez brings years of experience and a passion for expertly crafted cuisine to the Tri-Valley. Inspired by Chef Bahman Tehrani, he developed a deep appreciation for the art of cooking and the precision required to elevate simple ingredients into unforgettable dishes.
Chef Hernandez’s favorite dish to cook at home? Carne Asada. His go-to kitchen tool that everyone should have in their kitchen? The cast iron skillet.
Reflecting on personal motivations, Chef Hernandez wishes he could have cooked for his late father, expressing a heartfelt desire to share his culinary creations with him. If not a chef, he envisions himself as a mechanic, indicating a passion for hands-on, detail-oriented work.
