Our Management

Adam Timney, El Jefe (Executive Chef)

As Timney was in the process of developing the Starbelly menu with the restaurant team, he was asked to cook and present the foods he loves to eat. What you’ll find at Starbelly is exactly that: unfussy yet thoughtful California comfort food that appeals to a broad range of tastebuds, served in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Timney honed his culinary talent and kitchen management skills at San Francisco’s high-profile Bacar, and prior to that, at Eos restaurant and wine salon. He also spent time at the beloved salumeria Boccolone, where he developed the knowledge he puts to work in creating house-cured meats for his Starbelly salumi plate.

Anthony Glenn, Head Honcho (General Manager)

Organization, efficiency, and excellence at Starbelly. With a proven track record and a decade of management experience at San Francisco destination restaurants including Bacar, Scott Howard, Frisson, Kuleto’s, and Rose Pistola, Glenn is a seasoned pro with high standards who knows how to build and train a harmonious team, which results in professional, gracious service, and a restaurant that “works” in all aspects. Educated in political science, history, and restaurant service, operations, and finance, Glenn has studied at the University of Arizona, San Francisco State, CIA-Greystone, and Cornell University.

Roman Padilla, "Il Maestro", (Restaurant Manager)

Artistic passion. The philosophy of eating locally, supporting small growers, and drinking local wines rings true with this California native from Monterey. When Roman moved to the Bay Area to pursue a degree in Art at the California College of the Arts, he found himself falling in love with the burgeoning California Cuisine culture. Working in some of the bay areas top restaurants such as Azie, Farallon, Grasshopper, Venus, Bacar and Chow, Roman developed not only a passion for the industry but a drive towards genuine hospitality. To him, the heart of service is an understanding of the finer details presented with care and enthusiasm.