13: Leading by Inclusion: 10 Tools You’ll Need in and out of the Kitchen

Executive Chef Joshua Karther brings years of experience to Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Chef Karther graduated from Northland Career Center with a degree in Culinary Arts in 2002. Chef Karther joined Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook as Sous Chef, moved up the culinary ladder and was appointed Executive Chef in 2021. With each dish he creates, he strives to be innovative and cutting-edge, providing guests at Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook with an exciting and ever-changing culinary experience. Outside of the restaurant, Chef Karther volunteers for Feed my Starving Children in Naperville, IL, a nonprofit dedicated to feeding children and empowering communities, and a cause close to his heart.