Savannah Miller

Savannah Miller, a North Carolina native, started her career in hospitality at an early age, working part-time in fast-casual dining during her high school years. She has appeared at the Charleston Food & Wine Festival and has showcased her culinary prowess as a contestant on Bravo TV's "Top Chef: Milwaukee."

Her passion for the fast-paced environment led her to attend the New England Culinary Institute to pursue a professional career in the culinary arts. This opened the door for an opportunity to intern on the opening team at Matthew Jennings’ Boston restaurant Townsman. Following nearly four years of focusing on New England cuisine, Miller decided to bring her skills back home. She joined chef Michael Lee at M Tempura, a refined Japanese and Korean restaurant in downtown Durham, as his Chef de Cuisine.

Miller dedicated three and a half years to learning about Japanese cuisine and mastering the art of fish and vegetable cookery. She was in charge of running the kitchen for a 30-seat tasting menu restaurant.

Miller is an ardent supporter of the ecosystem of local farmers and purveyors, a philosophy she strongly believes in and has carried with her throughout her career. This ethos laid the groundwork for the opening of Glasshouse Kitchen in 2022, where she worked as Executive Chef before returning to her prior role at M Tempura.