Meet the Chef
With decades of culinary experience, Chef Clarence Coloma has dedicated his career to creating exceptional dining experiences through quality ingredients, creativity, and genuine hospitality.
After completing his culinary education, Chef Clarence trained with American Hawaii Cruises before advancing his career at the Hilton Mission Valley in San Diego, where he rose from Chef Garde Manger to Executive Sous Chef. Throughout his career, he earned recognition for both his leadership and culinary excellence, including Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year honors.
In 2009, Chef Clarence joined ABC Stores as Deli Manager for Island Country Markets and was later promoted to Executive Chef. There, he played a key role in menu development, kitchen operations, team training, and creating both local and international cuisine enjoyed by countless guests.
Today, Chef Clarence brings that same passion and expertise to CAE'S. Whether serving signature smash burgers or creating custom menus for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, his mission remains the same: to craft memorable meals that bring people together through exceptional food and heartfelt hospitality.