Patrick Mote is the Chef at Brickhouse Grille, where he utilizes fresh ingredients to create made to order dishes, specializing in American Style cuisine. He oversees daily operations inclusive of but not limited to, training and managing staff, along with inventory and budget control for the restaurant and off-site catering events. His work is currently featured on Explore Georgia’s website, “100 Plates Locals Love”, in addition to an acclaimed article for magazine,  85 South, Out & About, by food critic, Nikos Vlachos. 

Chef Patrick’s passion in culinary arts originated during his childhood while preparing casserole dinners for his mother and four siblings. His restaurant career began 17 years ago as a bus boy at the local Pizza Villa. Since then, Patrick has continued to work in restaurants across Georgia and locally including Mare Sol and C’cons, Mangos Cuban Café in Hiawassee, and The Yacht Club Boathouse on Lake Chatuga. He has been mentored and trained under accomplished chefs such as Marcus Means, Richard Lindamood, and Alex Mendes. His experiences in the industry have garnered him proficient skills in restaurant start-up and operations, from conceptualization to implementation.

When Patrick is not in the kitchen he enjoys embracing his musical side by catching a live show and even playing a few instruments himself. He resides locally, as an essential component of the continued growth and success, of our wonderful city, LaGrange, Georgia.