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Timothy Hollingsworth
an award-winning chef, founder, and creator known for bold, approachable cooking rooted in classic French technique and shaped by his Texas roots and California upbringing.
Hollingsworth began his career at The French Laundry, rising from commis to chef de cuisine under Thomas Keller. He also helped open Per Se in New York and represented the United States at the 2009 Bocuse d’Or, placing sixth. His accolades include the James Beard Foundation’s Rising Star Chef of the Year Award and recognition as a San Francisco Chronicle Rising Star Chef.
Now based in Los Angeles, Hollingsworth is the chef founder and culinary partner behind multiple restaurant concepts:
Hundredfold, an American brasserie developed with Patina Group that combines French technique with familiar American flavors. The concept debuted in New York in 2025 and is expanding to The Battery Atlanta.
Chain, the dining concept cofounded with B. J. Novak, known for imaginative interpretations of nostalgic restaurant favorites.
The Oak Room and Bernadette’s, two Georgetown concepts developed with Ten Five Hospitality. The Oak Room is an elevated American Steakhouse, while Bernadette’s is an intimate supper club and piano bar.
Alphabet Bar & Grill, created with the h.wood Group and Caruso at Palisades Village, is a California-inspired American grill centered on rotisserie chicken, seasonal produce, and neighborhood favorites.
Hollingsworth has appeared across a range of television programs, including Netflix’s global cooking competition The Final Table and PBS’s The Great American Recipe. He later hosted the Roku original special Chain Food: All Star Dishes and has appeared as a competitor, judge, and guest chef on numerous culinary series.