Management Bios

Jeffrey Knab,
Director of Operations

Jeff Knab, long-time chef at the Sea Grille, took over as a managing partner and Director of Operations in March of 2009.  Jeff, originally from Tyrone, Pennsylvania, is a 1999 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (C.I.A), and has also trained at Johnson & Wales Culinary School; he holds a bachelor’s degree in food-service management and an associate’s degree in culinary arts.  While a student at the C.I.A., he performed an externship at the Sea Grille in 1998.  He moved to Nantucket full time in 2002 to work at the Sea Grille, where he eventually became Chef de Cuisine.  Since moving to the front of the house at the Brotherhood, Jeff has enjoyed increased interactions with customers, especially having the opportunity to plan private parties and special events.  On slow nights, Jeff can sometimes be found playing the piano in the downstairs dining room, and he still has fun in the kitchen making an occasional dinner special. Email Jeff

Christopher Hinds
Chef de Cuisine

Chris Hinds, former Brotherhood Sous Chef, was promoted to Chef de Cuisine in March of 2011. Since taking the reins, Chris has worked hard to serve the most local and natural ingredients possible in a family friendly environment. “To me, the Brotherhood is all about classic New England and Gastro-Pub fare,” says Chris. “We offer everything from burgers and lobster rolls, to generously portioned dinner entrees, all of which are sure to please.”  Originally from Austin, Chris has cooked in restaurants from Dallas, Texas to the Hudson Valley.  He is also a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (2009) and holds an associates degree in culinary arts, in addition to his bachelors degree in business management from Austin College in Sherman, Texas.    He performed his C.I.A. externship at 21 Federal in 2008, and was hired as the Sous Chef of Painter’s Tavern in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York after graduation.   Chris moved to Nantucket with his wife and daughter when he started at the Brotherhood in May 2010.  He likes to highlight his eclectic knowledge of food through his menus and through the many special events held at the Brotherhood throughout the year. Email Chris

Andres Mojica
Dining Room Manager

Andres Mojica was born in Columbia and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. He began his career in the restaurant industry at the age of 15 and has worked in the business for over 15 years. Prior to The Brotherhood, Andres worked in some of the most prestigious restaurants in West Palm Beach, including Renatos, Taboo and Carmine’s Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens, and most recently, McCormick & Schmick’s. Andres worked his way through several restaurant postions, both front and back of house. He has been with the Brotherhood of Thieves since May 2008, initially working as a seasonal server, then working his way up the ranks to become the Dining Room Manager in July 2011. As a Manager, Andres brings his wealth of restaurant knowledge to The Brotherhood and looks forward to building upon and furthering the restaurant’s successes and reputation.