Team

Molly Badersnider

General Manager

Molly Badersnider, General Manager at Valentina’s, joined Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) in 2008 when she discovered Cap City Diner and simultaneously fell in love with the culture of CMR. From server, to bartender, to holding an array of management positions, Badersnider did it all in her years at Cap City. Now, she takes her talents to Valentina’s where she continues to exercise her valuable years of experience.

When asked what her favorite thing about working for CMR is, Badersnider answered, “The support I receive from everyone around me. Everyone I’ve worked with, from those in the restaurant to our Home Office team, genuinely cares about your growth and success.” She then went on to say how CMR feels like a family that roots for you through every step of your journey.

Badersnider was awarded Dining Room Manager of the Year in 2022. She offers advice to those who are interested in pursuing a career in hospitality to, “be yourself, lead with empathy, work hard and have fun!”

A native of Pickerington, Badersnider now resides in Dublin with her husband, Jay, dachshund, Peanut, three fish and a shrimp named Roy. Outside of work, her interests include hiking, traveling, disc golf and indoor plants. She looks most forward to continuing to build the amazing culture that exists inside Valentina’s, and she hopes to inspire other associates to pursue a long-term career with CMR.

Ethan Greenwalt

Executive Chef

Executive Chef Ethan Greenwalt leads the culinary vision at Valentina’s at Bridge Park, Dublin, bringing a unique blend of curiosity, discipline and heart to every dish he creates. Though cooking wasn’t a family tradition growing up, Ethan’s fascination with food began early. As a kid, he stayed up late watching Iron Chef reruns, mesmerized by the creativity and precision of professional chefs. Those late night episodes would unknowingly shape the direction of his life.

Ethan’s path to the kitchen was unconventional. He began his restaurant career in the front of house, stepping into the kitchen only when a shift needed to be covered. However, this casual support quickly grew into a passion. Ethan embraced every opportunity to learn and grow, working in several restaurant environments and even in a corporate kitchen, before landing at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR). During that time, he gained diverse experience and developed a strong, technique driven approach to food.

Influenced by the Asian cuisine he admired in his youth, Ethan incorporates both speed and finesse in his cooking. His blend of curiosity and craft guides his leadership at Valentina’s, where he continues to expand his skills while mentoring the next generation of culinarians.

Becoming an executive chef for CMR is one of Ethan’s proudest professional achievements. Known for his unwavering work ethic, he lives by the mantra “Choose hard.” For Ethan, that means taking initiative, tackling challenges head-on and always contributing to the success of the restaurant – whether through prep, problem-solving or setting the tone for excellence on the line.

At home, Ethan is a husband and father of two daughters, living in Pickerington with his family. He always has a steady supply of rosemary, oregano, black pepper and kosher salt to doctor up kid-friendly meals. When he’s not in the kitchen, he enjoys building Gundam model kits (a hobby he embraces wholeheartedly).

What Chef Ethan loves most about Valentina’s is the people. To him, working alongside passionate, dedicated professionals is what makes each day meaningful. As he puts it, “Iron sharpens iron.” At Valentina’s, he finds a team that challenges and inspires him just as much as he does for them.