Chef Bios

Wildfish Newport

Keith Stich has his culinary roots planted deep in the steak and seafood industry having served as Executive Chef at prominent restaurants throughout the Southwest including Mastro's Ocean Club in Newport Beach. Calif., and Shanahan's Steakhouse in Denver, Colo. Stich played a key role in securing numerous accolades such as "Best Seafood Restaurant" by City Search and "Best Steakhouse" by the Orange County Register while at the kitchen's helm at Mastro's.

In addition to his behind-the-scenes work at Wildfish, Stich is a force in the community and at home. He participates regularly in charitable events, including fundraising for the Hoag Hospital Foundation and Huntington's Disease Society of America. His passion for philanthropy leads him to partake in four to five charitable events per year, with a particular focus on organizations that assist children.  

Wildfish Waterfront

Eric Enrique the Executive Chef is responsible for all kitchen operations and overseeing a staff of twenty four people. He brings sixteen years of culinary experience to this position. Enrique says, “I love this industry because of the adrenaline rush every day and the challenge of creating new menu offerings with the combination of unique flavors and ingredients.”  

A native of Northern California, Enrique hails from Kincaids in Redondo Beach, CA where he held the position of Executive Training Chef for Kincaids parent company Restaurants Unlimited. He was responsible for training Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs and General Managers for the restaurant chain's twenty eateries nationwide. Early in his career, Enrique attributes his culinary inspiration to his father who was employed by the Navy for twenty years as the Admiral's Chief Chef.  

Enrique graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, California. In his free time, Enrique enjoys anything that has to do with music. “Cooking is very similar to music. They both share rhythm and an audience,” he remarks.