The Inn at Little Washington Careers
Andrew Wright has a diverse work experience in the culinary industry. Andrew currently holds the position of Senior Director of Restaurant Operations at The Inn at Little Washington Careers, a role they have been in since August 2022. Prior to this, Andrew served as the Director of Culinary Operations and Executive Sous Chef at the same establishment, demonstrating their growth within the organization. Before joining The Inn at Little Washington, Andrew worked at Kiawah Island Club as a Chef de Partie from May 2010 to October 2011. Andrew also gained valuable experience at Thomas Keller Restaurant Group as a Chef De Partie at The French Laundry from May 2008 to January 2010. Andrew's culinary journey started at Bistro 100 as a Prep Cook in April 2003 and they further expanded their skills at various other establishments including Sonoma Modern American, Magnolia Grill, and Reid's Fine Foods. Throughout their career, Andrew has held positions ranging from Line Cook to Sous Chef, demonstrating their expertise and commitment to the culinary profession.
Andrew Wright attended Charlotte Catholic High School from 2000 to 2004. After completing high school, they pursued further education at Johnson & Wales University from 2004 to 2008. During their time at the university, they earned a bachelor's degree in Food Service Management.
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The Inn at Little Washington Careers
What began as a small restaurant in a former garage frequented by those ‘in the know’ has, after more than thirty years, won nearly every culinary award and accolade, and attracted a devoted following from around the world. This success owes as much to Chef/Proprietor Patrick O’Connell’s unforgettable culinary wizardry as to the warm, professional yet personal welcome that guests receive at The Inn at Little Washington, both in the restaurant and in the 24 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and cottages. Through the years The Inn at Little Washington is fortunate to have been honored with numerous awards and distinctions: The esteemed 116 year old Michelin Guide launched its first ever guide to Washington DC in October 2016. The legendary Inn at Little Washington has been awarded three stars – the only restaurant in the DC area to earn this distinction. The 2016 Forbes Travel Guide (formerly known as the Mobil Travel Guide) for the 26th year in a row, awarded The Inn at Little Washington’s accommodations its highest accolade – Five Stars. The 2016 Forbes Travel Guide also awarded The Inn at Little Washington’s Restaurant Five Stars for the 25th year in a row making it one of only 40 restaurants in the U.S. to hold this distinction. The American Automobile Association for 2017 once again bestowed its highest accolade – The Five Diamond Award -- on The Inn at Little Washington Restaurant for the 29th consecutive year making it the longest tenured restaurant in the history of the program. AAA also awarded The Inn at Little Washington’s accommodations Five Diamonds for the 27th consecutive year. Andrew Harper’s Hideaway 2016 Reader’s Choice Award for the Top 20 Getaways ranked The Inn #4 in the United States. Patrick O’Connell was selected for Le Chef Magazine’s Top 100 Chef’s in the World list and is one of only 10 American chefs included.