Jos Grootscholten is an experienced gymnast, as well as a renowned Chef. He began his career with internships at leading restaurants including Restaurante Martin Berasategui in San Sebastian and Noma in Copenhagen. Since 2010 he has been the Patron Cuisinier in the Old Town Hall of Capelle aan den IJssel, for which was awarded a Michelin star within sixteen months. In 2013 Gault&Millau proclaimed him as the Promising Chef of the Year. He has been a member of the Jos Great Schools Les Patrons Cuisiniers since 2014.