Evan Miller
General Manager
Evan Miller, General Manager of Cento, has always had a love for socializing and hosting parties. After graduating from The Ohio State University, Miller struggled to find a career he was passionate about. Working for Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) since 2017, he eventually worked his way into management after fulfilling an array of positions across a multitude of CMR concepts.
Miller credits finding his interest in the restaurant and hospitality industry because, as he describes, “each night at the restaurant is like hosting a party and you want to make sure all your guests are having an incredible experience.”
A native of Bexley, Ohio, Miller says that his greatest lesson in his professional career is acknowledging that life is too short to not enjoy what you do. “If you are passionate about what you do and enjoy what you do, success will follow.”
When offering advice to those interested in pursuing a career in restaurants and hospitality, Miller recognizes that the industry may not be for everyone. “It’s a lot of late nights, long shifts, and grueling hours, but the satisfaction of delivering an unforgettable dining experience is worth every single second.”
Miller’s favorite thing about working for CMR is the culture and the growth opportunities available within the company. In his role, he is most looking forward to helping other managers grow and helping them work toward becoming a general manager at other CMR restaurants.
Outside of work, Miller enjoys a wide variety of hobbies such as sports, specifically watching basketball and Ohio State football games, golfing, hanging out with his friends, and listening to music. His favorite CMR dishes are the Teriyaki Salmon from Mitchell’s Ocean Club and the Baked Mac n Cheese from Butcher & Rose.
Jonathan Deutschle
Executive Chef
Chef Jon began his career in the restaurant industry over 20 years ago and immediately fell in love with the creativity, the energy, and the controlled chaos. Although he started in the front of house, it very quickly dawned on him that he was on the wrong side of the line. At that point it went from being a job that he really enjoyed, to something that he saw himself doing for the rest of his life. Deutschle’s 16-year career with CMR began in 2007 as a pantry cook at Marcella’s Short North. From there his obsession with Italian cooking and becoming a chef only intensified. He rose through the ranks at Marcella’s, being promoted to Executive Chef in 2010. In 2017, Chef Jon became Executive Chef at The Pearl Short North. In 2023, Chef Jon was chosen to be Executive Chef at Cento, CMR’s new Italian concept in German Village. He is thrilled to be bringing his passion and creativity to Cento.
In his free time, Chef Jon is an avid cyclist and raving fan of The Ohio State University Buckeye Football team. He loves reading cookbooks, researching cuisines and techniques, and teaching his family how to cook.