Jen Biermann, Head Chef & Owner

Jen Biermann is the founder, owner, and Head Chef of Salt Smoke & Brine, a Michigan-based curated hospitality company built around food, atmosphere, meaningful connection, and the belief that the best hospitality starts with family. Her cooking is seasonal, expressive, and rooted in bold flavor, thoughtful presentation, and creating experiences that feel personal rather than performative.

Jen’s creative work extends beyond the kitchen into custom menus, tablescapes, vintage curation, retreats, weddings, private dining, and immersive events. She approaches each experience as a complete story, considering not only what guests will eat, but how a space feels, how the evening flows, and which details will make it memorable.

Salt Smoke & Brine began as Jen’s vision and has grown into a family-run company built around the individual strengths of the people she loves. Together, the team blends culinary craft, design, logistics, media, and hospitality to create experiences that feel elevated, warm, and distinctly their own.

At the heart of Jen’s work is a simple philosophy: hospitality starts with family, and the most memorable experiences are thoughtfully curated, beautifully gathered, and made to be shared.