Dave Reichert

Originally from New York, Dave was “imported” to Ohio in 1992 (via Virginia) so his wife could be closer to her family in Circleville. He and his wife have two daughters and five grandchildren. In their free time, they enjoy camping and NASCAR.

Dave’s culinary career began in New York as Sous Chef at a 4-star French restaurant in Ithaca. In Virginia, he served as Kitchen Manager and worked in the Regional Test Kitchen for The Ground Round Company. Upon moving to Ohio, he started as Sous Chef at the Holiday Inn Holidome in Miamisburg and has been proudly serving the Miami Valley ever since.

His impressive resume includes helping open J. Alexander’s, Tumbleweed, and Krazy City at the Tri-County Mall. He also spent time with Applebee’s and enjoyed a 10-year run at Bullwinkle’s Top Hat Bistro. After a brief stint with Kroger, Dave is thrilled to be back in the hospitality industry where he belongs—doing what he loves most: creating great food and watching guests enjoy life.

We are thrilled to welcome Arnold Grubb as Head Chef & Kitchen Manager at Peerless Mill Inn & Brewery.

Born at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the son of a U.S. Army soldier, Arnold spent his early childhood in eastern Tennessee before traveling abroad with his family. While his father was stationed in Bavaria, he experienced the cultures and cuisines of Western Europe. Back in the United States he continued exploring regional American foodways—Texas barbecue and Tex-Mex, Lowcountry coastal cooking in Georgia and Virginia, and classic Southern cuisine in Alabama.

Arnold settled in the Dayton area in 2000 and has been part of the local food scene ever since. He has cooked in kitchens across Miamisburg, Centerville, and Beavercreek, as well as at the Hope Hotel Banquet Center on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. For several years he also owned and operated his own independent catering company.

A strong advocate of the locavore and slow-food movements, Arnold has long promoted sustainable agriculture and partnerships with local artisans and food producers. He enjoys building relationships at area farmers markets and strengthening networks among local chefs and makers.

Arnold lives in Oakwood with his wife and their three dogs. When he’s not in the kitchen you’ll find him puttering in his garden or studying food culture and history.

We’re excited to have Arnold’s experience, curiosity, and commitment to local ingredients guiding the kitchen at Peerless Mill. Welcome to the team, Arnold!