Jenner grew up in the southern suburbs of Chicago; at 14, he began his professional culinary career as a cook and dishwasher at a local restaurant. He went on to attend Johnson & Wales in Providence, Rhode Island, graduating with degrees in both Culinary Arts and Food Service Management.

After graduation, Jenner worked in Hilton Head before returning back to Chicago to explore the fine dining scene. He eventually landed in Chicago as a tournant at MK under chefs Michael Kornick and Erick Williams. After two years at MK, Jenner left to join the team at Next, where he was quickly promoted to Sous Chef and then Chef de Cuisine in May 2015.

Jenner was promoted to Executive Chef in April 2016. He was a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Rising Star Chef in 2016 and 2017. While he favors classic French techniques, Jenner continually exhibits an enthusiasm to build his knowledge and skill set with the dynamic and ever-changing menus of Next.

Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage, James Beard Award