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Jean Giannini, Head Chef of Tequila Ranch, has extensive knowledge and training in the culinary trade. She built a strong foundation with experience and discipline, sculpting her into a seasoned professional with flair and talent perfect to take on cooking for Tequila Ranch, where food and fun come together to form a complete dining experience.

Giannini served as a Captain in the United States Air Force and then in held the position of Executive Chef at the prestigious Princeton University where she cooked for student, faculty and VIP parties.

Later, Giannini once again served her country, only this time she used her culinary skills, working as Chef at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Her responsibilities included overseeing breakfast, lunch and dinner for more than 800 cadets daily.

Giannini earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Rhode Island School Design and completed numerous culinary courses at Johnson & Wales, Providence, RI.

Food and fun come together for a festive celebration at Tequila Ranch, where guests enjoy a dining and entertainment experience like no other in South Florida. With a seating capacity of nearly 400 and an indoor-outdoor setting, Tequila Ranch is the restaurant equivalent to a hacienda of the grandest scale. A vibrant ambiance in the cantina spirit lives throughout. Their moderately priced menu features authentic, Mexican cuisine that’s expertly prepared and served in large portions meant to be shared. Special touches include fresh guacamole made tableside by a server. Evenings are electric, with a selection of more than 100 tequilas and the nightly, famously-fun attraction – a mechanical, bucking bull. Tequila Ranch is located at 5760 Seminole Way in the Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. For more information on Tequila Ranch please visit www.tequilaranch.com or call 954.556.7430.