Michelle WeaverFormer Executive Chef, Charleston Grill

A proud Alabama native, Chef Michelle Weaver discovered her love for food in her mother's garden and honed her skills at the New England Culinary Institute. Her journey took her from the kitchens of New Orleans to Charleston, where she joined the legendary Charleston Grill in 1997. Rising through the ranks, she became Executive Chef in 2009, leading the restaurant to AAA Four-Diamond and Mobil Four-Star acclaim.

Known for her refined take on Southern cuisine with global touches, Michelle was named a South Carolina Chef Ambassador in 2018. After 27 years, she stepped away as the Culinary Ambassador of The Charleston Place Hotel. She is currently working on a cookbook, teaching private cooking lessons as a personal chef and serving as an evergreen Chef Ambassador of the Lowcountry. Chef Weaver is beloved for her warmth, elegance and deep commitment to seasonal, local ingredients.