Will Uhlhorn New Exec Chef at the Oasis

Will Uhlhorn

Chef Will Uhlhorn’s early background provides a sound platform for his recent promotion to Executive Chef at the Oasis atop Lake Travis. He logged in several years at Outback Steakhouse, a place where flavor profiles, consistency of food and product, plate presentation, and customer service are emphasized. Outback also serves lots of folks each week: another thing they have in common with The Oasis.

What I like about Will is his passion. He’s been in the industry for over 20 years and has worked his way up from that deepest, darkest part of any kitchen—the dish pit to the top of the heap. And he is still immersed in the nuances and the fine details of the restaurant basis: this is an absolute necessity for a restaurant that can do almost 1,000 covers on good weekend.

Will’s mantra is to “live well, laugh often, and love much.” And I would add “cook like each meal is for your family.” Because that’s the commitment this veteran brings to the mix at the Oasis. Owner Beau Theriot wants each dinner at the Oasis to be a fun experience and I think Will is just the man to execute that philosophy.