Alex Sadowsky

Alex Sadowsky became the Director of Culinary and Beverage at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina in October 2025. His hiring reflects the brand’s continued evolution and investment in culinary leadership as it enters its next phase of growth. 

A seasoned chef with two decades of experience in restaurant operations, Chef Alex oversees all culinary and beverage initiatives for the growing brand. He leads culinary and beverage innovation across Ojos Locos, bringing his data-driven, guest-first approach to menu development. He also oversees the design of new food and beverage offerings, elevates supplier partnerships, and implements kitchen standards and training systems. 

Drawing from his previous experience in scaling scratch kitchens and crafting bold, trend-forward flavors, Chef Alex ensures every aspect of the dining experience reflects the authenticity, consistency, and high-energy spirit that define Ojos Locos. 

Prior to joining Ojos Locos, Sadowsky spent seven years at Twin Peaks Restaurants, where he served as Executive Chef and Director of Culinary, Beverage and Menu Innovation. He played an instrumental role in building the brand’s culinary program, guiding menu development, rolling out new beverage initiatives and ensuring consistent quality across a growing franchise system.

Chef Alex graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts and hospitality management. He then moved back to his home state of Minnesota to master his craft in some of St. Paul’s most esteemed kitchens as well as owning and operating his own two restaurants. 

In 2015, Alex left Minnesota and moved to Dallas, where he was the Chef De Cuisine at Whiskey Cake in Plano. He helped Whiskey Cake develop its menu and thoroughly enjoyed being in a kitchen that takes such great efforts to be locally sourced, innovative, and seasonal. Chef Alex transitioned to the position of Regional Chef, where he supported openings for multiple new Front Burner Restaurant brands. His primary focus was driving the culinary success of each menu and helping grow the brands.