Scotley Innis

Chef Scotley Innis is the co-owner and executive culinary force behind Continent Brooklyn and Aliya Cocktail Den, two standout concepts housed within Hotel Indigo Williamsburg. Known for blending refined technique with bold, globally inspired flavors, he oversees all food and beverage operations across the property. Born in the Bronx and raised between New York and Jamaica, Chef Scotley’s culinary journey began at age 12 and formally launched after training at Le Cordon Bleu. His early career saw him rise through the kitchens of Atlanta’s top restaurants, including the Marriott Marquis, Craftbar by Tom Colicchio, and the acclaimed Fifth Group Restaurants. He later served as Executive Chef at Ormsby’s and 5Church Midtown, honing both leadership and innovation in the kitchen. A standout competitor on Season 18 of Hell’s Kitchen, Chef Scotley has since focused on deepening his culinary vision. He’s staged at top-ranked global kitchens including Central in Peru and D.O.M in Brazil, expanding his repertoire while refining his voice as a chef-owner. Signature dishes like scotch bonnet beurre blanc salmon with callaloo gnocchi and pan-seared sea bass in Guinness broth reflect his commitment to cultural storytelling through food. Chef Scotley is also widely credited with pushing elevated interpretations of oxtail and jerk flavors into the fine dining spotlight. Up next: Scotch Yard, his original concept exploring the intersection of Jamaican and Scottish culinary traditions—redefining what modern diasporic cuisine can look and taste like.