Chef Rob Sobkowski

Chef Rob began his baking career at the age of ten at Piazza Bakery in Staten Island, N.Y., which was owned by his grandparents. While growing up he received intensive training by his father and grandfather, and upon graduating High School he assumed the position of full time decorator. In 1978 Chef Rob moved to Florida and a year later he and his father purchased Melody Diane Bakery in Sunrise and remained there as an owner-operator for ten years.

Chef Rob began teaching for The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 1993 and has also taught at Johnson and Wales in Miami, Florida Culinary in Palm Beach, and The French Culinary Institute in Manhattan. He is a Certified Executive Pastry Chef, and a Certified Hospitality Educator. He has received numerous accolades for his pastry, sugar, and chocolate work, including two gold medals awarded by The American Culinary Federation.

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