Jason Lawless

Executive Chef- Giorgios Events & Catering @ Aria, Parizade

Jason Lawless serves as Executive Chef & Partner for Parizade, Giorgios Hospitality Group’s beloved 35 year flagship restaurant, and Giorgios Events & Catering at Aria, Giorgios Hospitality Group’s event venue, both based in Durham, NC. His star-studded career began after graduating from Scottsdale Culinary Institute of Arizona. He boasts training with some of the most well-known chefs of our time. For instance, Lawless served as Executive Sous Chef of Gray Kunz’ Café Gray and Chef de Partie at Chef Cardoz’s Tabla – both in New York City – and received additional training with World renowned chef Alain Ducasse at MIX in New York City and Stephan Pyles’ at Star Canyon in Dallas. A seasoned leader in the kitchen, Lawless also served as Executive Chef at Tocqueville and One White Street in New York City, and in Vermont at the Woodstock Inn & Resort. Lawless directs the menus and culinary teams at both Parizade and Aria.