Canyon House Kitchen + Cocktails is managed by BlueStar Resort & Golf, with an incredible team that provides attentive service, delicious cuisine, and a fun, family-friendly environment. Learn more about the team below:
Come check out our sister location, The Exchange, the perfect spot for a quick bite and a delicious coffee.
Joey is the Club General Manager at The Exchange. After traveling the world as a member of a military family growing up, Joey found a love for hospitality and honed his skills with a degree in Hospitality Management from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Following college, Joey took on the world of private restaurants, working in casual environments as well as high end fine dining, where he continued to fine tune his skills. He also earned his sommelier certification from the Court of Masters. Most recently, Joey worked for the Colorado Golf Club in Parker, CO where he utilized his talents to reinvent the food and beverage programs while growing and executing a lively event calendar that spurred an expanding sense of community.
When Joey’s not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors golfing, playing softball, or hiking with his pit/chocolate lab mix pal, Packer.
Greg began his hospitality career as a bartender, quickly moving into management, and eventually restaurant ownership. In September of 2024, he decided to take on a new and exciting challenge, as Food & Beverage Director here at The Canyons. The growth and resiliency Greg developed through his many years in hospitality fuel his passion for the industry, as he loves the fast-paced, people-centric world of serving patrons. In a management role, he takes pride in the satisfaction of the guests as well as his team members. Greg notes, “I’ve learned that hospitality is not just about food and drinks; it’s about people. It’s about creating a space where people feel valued, where they can relax, celebrate, or simply enjoy a moment of peace.”
Chef Greg was born in Ohio, and his family moved here to Colorado when he was 2. While attending the University of Northern Colorado pursuing a degree in Elementary Education, he took a job as a cook at a local restaurant and realized it was what he wanted to do for a living. Following his newfound passion, Chef Greg transferred to the Art Institute of Colorado, for a degree in Food & Beverage Management. While in school, he was hired at Le Grande Bistro and Oyster Bar in Denver, steadily moving his way up the line. He then took the role of Sous Chef at Coohills Restaurant in Denver, followed by a position as a private chef for a local family in Cherry Hills, and also with a private caterer in Moab, Utah. Chef Greg had the opportunity to invent and prepare cuisine for many esteemed people and organizations, including famed Hollywood Director George Lucas, the British Broadcast Company, Avalanche hockey star Joe Sakic, and many other prominent people. We’re thrilled to have Chef Greg join the team at The Exchange, bringing his extensive culinary experience to our restaurant.
“All the great cuisines and dishes came out of extreme poverty.” – Anthony Bourdain
Kayla, our Chef De Cuisine at The Canyon House Kitchen + Cocktails, is a proud Colorado native who grew up on her family’s dairy farm in Eastern Colorado. There, she discovered her love for raising cattle, milk production, and organic gardening. While she originally studied accounting in college, a part-time job at a local cupcakery introduced her to the world of culinary arts—and she was hooked. She soon transferred to the Art Institute of Colorado, where she studied culinary arts, baking and pastry, and restaurant management.
Kayla’s passion for bold flavors and creative cooking was inspired by her grandmother, who shared treasured family recipes from Sicily. She thrives in the organized chaos of the kitchen, channeling that energy into delicious, thoughtfully crafted meals for the community.
When she’s not in the kitchen at Canyon House Kitchen and Cocktails, you’ll likely find her paddle boarding, camping, hiking, or enjoying nature with her pit bull, Toby.
Fun fact: Kayla once created five custom birthday pupcakes for Oprah Winfrey’s beloved dogs!
Abagael spent her childhood in Europe before moving to Colorado with her family in 2008. She earned an associate’s degree in Evolutionary Anthropology from the University of Colorado Denver. After graduating, she joined the Exchange Coffee House, where her passion for hospitality was ignited.
In July 2022, Abagael embarked on her journey with The Canyons as a barista. She quickly became an integral part of the team, driven by a keen interest in wine. Her dedication earned her a Level 1 Sommelier Certification, and she has since been instrumental in hosting wine tasting events for the community. Abagael’s commitment to her craft and team earned her promotion to Food & Beverage Supervisor, all while she continues to work towards her Level 2 Sommelier Certification.
Outside of work, Abagael enjoys creating art, cooking, kayaking, and exploring new wines.
Come check out our sister location, The Exchange, the perfect spot for a quick bite and a delicious coffee.
Daily | 7AM – 4PM
In business-speak, BlueStar provides a turnkey amenity management solution to a wide variety of amenitized, master-planned communities. If you think about the characters involved in the community story, homebuilders build homes, associations manage community standards, and BlueStar… We bring the amenities to life for those who call the community “home.”
The best version of community is when all three of these elements are working together seamlessly. That’s what we strive for, and hopefully that’s what you experience.
