Jose brings many years of experience and talent to Ray’s. He spent six years as Sous Chef at the Daily Grill in the Sheraton Hotel, seven years as Sous Chef for Nordstrom Café and also has fine dining experience as a line cook at the Metropolitan Grill and The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House. Jose’s favorite fish is salmon and he loves preparing it fresh every day. When not in the kitchen cooking, he enjoys spending time with his family or playing basketball with friends.
Peter grew up in India and moved to the United States in 2004. He started working in the restaurant industry in 2012 as a dishwasher at friend’s family restaurant. Addicted to the hospitality he climbed his way up learning the ins and outs of various roles. He began a management position at Ram Restaurant & Brewery, learning to problem solve and cater to the needs of the guests. He was able to get creative in planning events, giving brewery tours, and partaking in festivals to promote the brand.
He moved to Seattle from Illinois 2 years ago. He loves long road trips, camping, hiking and being on a boat somewhere. If he’s not at work, you could catch him exploring new restaurants and bars, watching movies, cheering on his favorite sports team, and wearing out his goldendoodle, Baby.
Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Nathan got his start in hospitality as a dishwasher at the Beacon Club—an early glimpse into the world of fine dining that would spark a 20+ year career. From there, he worked his way up through nearly every role in the restaurant world, beginning at a Greek spot in Kalamazoo called The Blue Dolphin, where he became a server, bartender, and eventually a manager.
After moving to Seattle, Nathan helped open The Triple Door and served as Production Manager for the Crocodile’s reopening on Blanchard. He went on to lead operations at Fred Wildlife Refuge and The Can Can in Pike Place Market, and later opened and managed Rocco’s in Belltown. Most recently, he was Booking & Catering Sales Manager at Seattle Bartending Company before bringing his wealth of experience to Ray’s.
As Catering Sales Manager, Nathan brings his passion for creating joyful, memorable events and gatherings. Whether it’s a waterfront wedding or a celebratory dinner, he thrives on helping guests feel taken care of.
When he’s not planning events, you’ll find him at the beach, the gym, or making music.
6049 Seaview Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107-2690
Ray’s Boathouse elevates local, sustainable seafood with global flavors and Northwest inspiration nightly.
Classic seafood dishes with seasonal preparations in our upstairs Café overlooking Puget Sound.
Simply choose either Ray’s Boathouse or Ray’s Cafe in the first drop down, then find your table.
