Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Dailey began his culinary career in 2005 at Sullivan University, where he obtained a degree in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts and Hospitality Management. After graduating Sullivan, Jeff worked at numerous fine dining restaurants in Louisville before finding a home at Corbett’s Restaurant in 2007. In 2017 he made the transition to Harvest Restaurant as Executive Chef and then in 2020 he opened Matt Winn Steakhouse at Churchill Downs.
Jeff joins the team at Proof on Main as Executive Chef, bringing regional Appalachian ingredients, locally influenced with Louisville soul to Proof’s kitchen and your table.
Proof on Main is located within 21c Museum Hotel Louisville. The property houses over 10,500 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event space. The wide range of spaces – many with cutting edge audiovisual technology and large light-filled windows – make 21c Louisville and Proof on Main the perfect venues for board retreats, executive meetings, cocktail gatherings, reception dinners, charitable events, weddings or any other special occasion.
Whether you’re hosting a romantic rehearsal dinner or an important business luncheon, Proof On Main offers a Private Dining Room for groups of up to 24 guests. Enjoy custom menus rich with local flavor created by the Proof Chef Team.
Gallery Spaces
Need more room? Additional private event spaces are available at 21c Museum Hotel Louisville, including space for private parties of up to 350 people. Catering is provided by Proof On Main.