Chef Michael Omo

Senior Executive Chef & Director of Culinary Excellence
Arizona Catering Co. - Student Union Memorial Center

Chef Michael Omo is an award-winning Food & Beverage leader. He has a flair for creating innovative, conceptual menus, and has extensive success and expertise in creating and executing industry-leading hospitality concepts. Chef Omo’s background encompasses a diverse spectrum of industry experience, from young companies to some of the world's leading restaurant and hospitality brands. Chef Omo’s career has been actively committed to the sustainable food and beverage movement, and he has passionately supported small farmers. Chef Omo’s hands-on approach and management style are key components to the consistent success achieved by his top-performing teams. Chef Omo oversees all aspects of the culinary experience and operation at the University of Arizona. As a member of the senior leadership team at the University, Omo plays a key role in the future development of the many dining and catering offerings available at the University of Arizona.