Chef Ted Cizma brings 25 years of culinary expertise to his role as Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director of Enchantment Resort. He was chosen as Food & Wine Magazine's "Best New Chef in America" in July 2000 and was a finalist for Chef Magazine's "Chef of the Year" in 2009. Chef Cizma has been a guest chef at the James Beard House in New York on several occasions. Cizma has appeared on the Discovery Channel and is a dedicated supporter of the local, green and sustainable movement.

Chef Cizma began his culinary career in his hometown of Chicago. The grandson of a butcher, he found his place in the kitchen at an early age, beginning work in restaurants at age 13. After attending the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, he worked in noted Chicago restaurants such as Charlie Trotters, The Winnetka Grill, Daniel J's and Zealous. In 1995 he took his first executive chef position The Outpost, where he built a loyal following...and in 1999 he opened Grace Restaurant in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood to immediate fanfare. Grace earned "Three Stars" from both Chicago daily newspapers, "Best New Restaurant" from Chicago Magazine and was featured in the New York Times, Travel + Leisure, GQ and many other publications.

In 2001, Chef Cizma opened Elaine restaurant in Naperville, Illinois, as a suburban sister restaurant to Grace (Elaine & Grace are the names of his two oldest daughters). Elaine received a similar welcome and garnered many of the same awards. When not in the kitchen, Chef Cizma is an avid cyclist and has competed in marathon and triathlon events. He loves spending time engaging in outdoor activities with his wife and five children.