Introducing Chef Jeffery Mondaca

We’re thrilled to welcome Chef Jeffery Mondaca to Eight Settlers, bringing his exceptional culinary experience and creative vision to Cottonwood Heights.

With a background shaped by years in some of the region’s most dynamic kitchens, Chef Mondaca blends refined technique with bold, approachable flavors. His focus on seasonality and elevated presentation reflects the next chapter of our story — one that continues to honor local roots while pushing boundaries of what dining in the canyons can be.

A glass of overnight oats with blueberries and mint, a bowl of blueberries, a stack of pancakes, and a glass of red drink on a wooden table.
A plated meal featuring a large portion of braised meat topped with grilled asparagus and a roasted pumpkin piece, served over mashed potatoes with microgreens garnish.
A wooden table set with colorful dishes, including salad, grilled meat, and seafood, along with two drinks in a restaurant with black chairs and warm lighting.
Three Glencairn whisky glasses with different amounts of amber whisky and water, placed on a wooden tasting tray on a dark wooden table.