Jeanne Koenigsberg
Years of Participation
2025
Chef Jeanne brings years of diverse culinary experience to her role as Executive Chef and Kitchen General Manager at Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery in Greenville, SC. Known for crafting farm-to-table dishes that highlight local ingredients, she leads the kitchen with a focus on sustainability and community engagement. Under her management, Swamp Rabbit Cafe has broadened their cafe menu with classic staples, seasonal additions and prepared food. Jeanne is also overseeing Swamp Rabbit's catering business and growth into a production kitchen (coming soon!). Prior to her work at Swamp Rabbit, Jeanne was the Executive Sous Chef at the Greenville Convention Center, overseeing large-scale events and catering operations, and served as Executive Chef at the Wine Cellar in Jacksonville, FL, where she created elevated menus for fine-dining guests. Her previous experience also includes working as a Banquet Chef for CSX, Sous Chef at The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, and various roles in catering and restaurant kitchens. Chef Jeanne is dedicated to innovation in the kitchen and delivering memorable dining experiences for all audiences.