Matt Dickhaus

Founder

Matt was born and raised in Gainesville, then moved to Orlando where he received his degree in Business Administration and Marketing in 2009. Since then, he has been living abroad in both South America and Europe. While abroad he discovered a passion for cooking and a love for international cuisines. He hopes Chef Ami will help him to share his passion with others by providing healthy, delicious and convenient meals at home.

Now, Matt's favorite part of the job is hearing how much Chef Ami has changed the lives of his customers. From mothers bonding with their children over cooking, to people who are finally able to lose weight by eating healthy each week without compromising on taste.

Matt's goal for Chef Ami is to give busy families healthy and convenient meals that won't bore the taste buds.

Favorite Chef Ami recipe: Pan-Seared Gorgonzola Salmon with Lemon Butter, Spinach & Bacon

Johana Dickhaus

Owner/Vice-President

Johana spent her childhood in both the U.S. and Colombia where her family is from. She has a bachelor's degree in International Business and has worked in marketing, sales, and administration. Living in North America, South America and Europe has given her a taste for the food and culture of three worlds. Her love for food grows more and more every day as she cooks and experiments with new variations of her favorite meals. Chef Ami allows her to share her love of healthy, delicious recipes and flavors in a way that's convenient and stress free for customers.

Favorite Chef Ami recipe: Chicken Manchego with Herb & Feta Couscous

Johana Dickhaus, Owner and Vice-President of Chef Ami

Daniel Velasco

General Manager

From the kitchens of Venezuela to the heart of Chef Ami, Daniel Velasco brings passion, leadership, and a deep love of food to everything he does. He first learned to cook alongside his father in their family restaurant, sparking a lifelong connection to the culinary world. Daniel went on to attend culinary school in Caracas, where he refined his skills and appreciation for global flavors. Since joining Chef Ami in 2016, he’s played a key role in shaping operations and culture, always focused on quality, teamwork, and delivering an exceptional experience for every customer.

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