Oscar Pena
Moondance Grill
Memphis, TN
Deeply rooted in the culinary scene, Executive Chef Oscar Pena has over 20 years of experience in the food industry. Born and raised in Las Vegas Nevada, Oscar attended the Culinary Art Institute of Las Vegas. Oscar has opened numerous hotels and casinos including the five-diamond resort, The Venetian, New York New York, Luxor and the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. Prior to B.B. King’s Blues Club, Oscar spent nine years with House of Blues/Live Nation. During his nine-year tenure with House of Blues/Live Nation, Oscar opened nine House of Blues venues across the country and won “Best Ribs” five years in a row.
Oscar was also the personal chef to Iron Mike Tyson and Don King under Don King Productions. Oscar spent four years living and travelling with the Champ. In 2006 and 2007 Oscar was nominated and participated in the Celebrity Chef Tour benefiting the James Beard Foundation. In 2010, Executive Chef Oscar Pena was named Best Chef of the Month in the Las Vegas Weekly. Oscar also participated in the Food Network and on several shows of “The Haute Dining” and “The Drunken Book.”
Oscar has been with B.B. Kings Blues Club for four and half years. During his time at B.B. King’s, Oscar opened the Las Vegas location and has worked in each market. He is now living in Nashville and was recently promoted to Corporate Purchasing Director.