Border Grill Las Vegas Sets Team for New Location at Caesars

Border Grill Las Vegas has announced their new all-star team, who will be leading the opening of the new location at The Forum Shops at Caesars.

Chef Chris Keating will serve as the restaurant's Executive Chef, Jennifer Holley as the General Manager, Chef Agustin Guevara as Executive Sous Chef, and Chef Nicole Grimes as Sous Chef. Currently slated to open in October, the restaurant will be the second Border Grill location in Las Vegas.

Chris Keating is no stranger to Border Grill, as he currently serves as the Executive Chef for the Border Grill located inside Mandalay Bay A recent alum of Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Bahamas, Keating began his culinary training at the prestigious Johnson and Wales University. From there he has held various roles in kitchens across the country including Bert's Seafood Grill, Marisol Bistro and Revival Grill in Greensboro, North Carolina, and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. "It's truly an honor to continue this fruitful journey with my Border Grill family," said Keating. "This transition is another chapter in my story with Border Grill, and I can't wait to see what new successes we will be able to achieve together."

Originally hailing from New York, General Manager Jennifer Holley began her professional career in Las Vegas over a decade ago as part of the opening team at Steve Wynn's Bellagio. She has since held various positions at the prestigious Bellagio, Encore, and Wynn resorts, including Manager at Switch Steakhouse and Country Club, General Manager at La Cave Wine and Food Hideaway, and Department Head of the Banquet Beverage Team for Wynn and Encore. Her dedication to her craft has earned her the distinction of MGM Mirage Mixology champion and Wynn Resorts Management All Star as well as an All Star Student nod from Southern Wine & Spirits. She has also served as co-chair for the annual Taste of the Nation Las Vegas, since 2009. Her appreciation for service along with her drive to connect with the community makes her a perfect fit for Border Grill.

Agustin Guevara, after originally attending school to study fashion, began his career in the culinary arts at Kendall College in his hometown of Chicago. He later moved to Las Vegas, holding positions at Bellagio and Caesars Palace, including a 9 year stint at Mesa Grill. Guevara joined the Border Grill team earlier this year and has since been training under Keating at Mandalay Bay.

Nicole Grimes, a native of Pittsburg, refined her culinary talents at Le Cordon Bleu College for Culinary Arts, and put her skills to the test at several restaurants inside The Broadmoor resort in Colorado. Allured by the Las Vegas dining scene, she moved to Las Vegas to be part of the opening of Rao's inside Caesars Palace. After working her way up in the kitchen, Grimes made the move to Los Angeles to open Rao's Hollywood. Grimes is now making her grand return to Las Vegas as part of the Border Grill family at The Forum Shops at Caesars.

"We have a dynamic and extremely talented team of industry veterans ushering in a new era for Border Grill," said Susan Feniger, Chef/Co-Owner. "These individuals share the same high standards as Mary Sue and myself for what we prepare in the kitchen, how we interact with our guests, and what we value about our industry."

For more information about Border Grill, visit www.bordergrill.com.