Marc Orfaly

Marc Orfaly is a Boston based chef, restaurateur and the Culinary Director of the Navy Yard Hospitality Group.

Personal life Orfaly grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University.

He began cooking at the age of 15 to earn some money, but over time, he developed a passion for cooking and developed a professional career in it.

Career

Early Career & Training Source:

Recent & Current Role

As the Culinary Director at Navy Yard Hospitality Group, Orfaly handled multiple restaurants, including Pier 6, Mija, ReelHouse, etc. In 2018, He represented Massachusetts in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off and won second place for his “Deconstructed New England Clam Bake.” In 2024, he organised events featuring Armenian-influenced cuisine, celebrating his Armenian roots.

Honors and awards Orfaly was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award multiple times (Nominee, Best Chefs in America 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010)

Food & Wine named him one of the best new chefs of 2004.

In 2018, He took second place at the great american seafood cook-off.