Beau MacMillan facts for kids
| Born | March 4, 1971 Maine, United States |
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| Education | Johnson and Wales University |
| Spouse | Tiffany Erickson MacMillan |
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Beau MacMillan (born March 4, 1971) is a famous American chef and a TV personality. He is known for his amazing cooking skills. Beau MacMillan is the head chef, also called the executive chef, at a fancy resort in Arizona. This resort is called Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. He also leads the kitchen at its main restaurant, elements. Many people know him by his nickname, "BeauMac."
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Beau MacMillan's Cooking Journey
Beau MacMillan started his cooking career very young. When he was just 16 years old, he began working at a place called Crane Brook Tea Room. This was in Carver. He learned a lot from Chef Francois de Melogue for about a year.
Early Career Steps
After that, Beau moved to La Vieille Maison in Boca Raton, Florida. He worked hard and was promoted to sous chef. A sous chef is like the second-in-command in a kitchen.
Later, Beau moved to Los Angeles. There, he became a sous chef at the Hotel Bel-Air. He then worked at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica.
Becoming an Executive Chef
In 1998, Beau MacMillan became the Executive Chef at the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. This was a big step in his career. He has been leading the kitchens there ever since.
New Restaurants by Beau MacMillan
Beau MacMillan has also opened new restaurants with his business partners.
- In 2022, he opened CALA in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- In 2024, he opened Tell Your Friends in North Scottsdale, Arizona.
- In 2025, he opened Neon Spur in Tempe, Arizona.
Beau MacMillan on Television
Beau MacMillan is also famous for his appearances on TV cooking shows.
Iron Chef America Appearance
In 2005, a TV producer from Food Network saw Beau at a food festival. The producer invited him to be on Iron Chef America. This is a popular cooking competition show. Beau MacMillan competed against famous chef Bobby Flay. Beau won the "Battle American Kobe Beef" challenge.
Hosting and Judging Shows
In 2010, Beau MacMillan co-hosted the first season of Worst Cooks in America. He worked alongside Chef Anne Burrell. This show helps people who are not good at cooking learn how to cook.
In 2012, he joined the team of professional chefs on Beat the Chefs. This show aired on the Game Show Network.
Other TV Competitions
In 2011, Beau also took part in The Next Iron Chef. This show searches for new Iron Chefs. He was eliminated in the fourth episode of the competition.
He has also appeared on Guy's Grocery Games. On this show, he has been both a judge and a competing chef. He won $16,000 for his favorite charity, St. Mary's Food Bank.
