MEET THE EXECUTIVE TEAM

JOE MONNICH

Joe is a dedicated, hard-working, hands-on chef, specializing in tasty food and outstanding leadership.

JOE'S STORY

A native of the Main Line, Joe got his first taste of the chef’s life as a teenager when a family connection helped him secure a part-time job at Simon Pearce Restaurant in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Though he had no prior cooking experience, Monnich picked up the work fast, attracted to the quick pace and detail-oriented nature of the professional kitchen. Joe later graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, where his career as a chef began to blossom.

After holding a variety of kitchen positions with the culinary likes of Susanna Foo, Jean-Marie Lacroix, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Robert Aikens, and Greg Vernick, Joe fostered an acumen for not only taste and techniques but the unique relationship between back-of-house and macro-business level management. In 2008, Joe joined STARR Restaurants, working at a number of the most exciting and profitable venues in Philadelphia. Most recently, Joe held the role of Executive Chef of Parc Restaurant, overseeing $16 million in sales for the seven-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year operation, complete with nine chefs and 83 employees under his tutelage.
Joe now resides in Chester County.

JUSTIN WEATHERS

Justin, a seasoned chef, possesses specialized skills in management and aspires to attain a high degree of creativity and sophistication in his entrepreneurial endeavors.

JUSTIN'S STORY

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Weathers has spent his entire career in hospitality — not just working in it, but building within it. From early leadership roles in Philadelphia’s most respected restaurant groups to founding Stove & Tap, his path has always centered on one belief: hospitality should be fun, intentional, and rooted in integrity.

After acting as executive chef of the Cescaphe group, followed by over a decade of regional management with the Starr group, Weathers and Monnich launched Stove & Tap Lansdale 10 years ago with a clear vision — to create community-driven spaces where exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and strong culture intersect.

In his partnership with Monnich, Stove & Co has grown into a regional brand of seven locations built on product integrity, operational excellence, and what he calls “the business of saying yes.” For Weathers, success isn’t just measured in growth, it’s measured in people. He is deeply committed to creating environments where young hospitality professionals can learn, lead, and build meaningful careers.

A personality-driven operator at heart, Weathers believes great restaurants are powered by energy, discipline, and connection, values he mirrors outside of work as a youth sports coach and trail-running enthusiast. When he’s not leading his team or developing new concepts, he is with his wife and children continuing to build the kind of life and culture he hopes his restaurants reflect.

*Information sourced from Stove and Co.’s Monnich & Weathers Build a Main Line Restaurant Empire

ASHLEY KANE ANTHONY

Ashley is the talented and dedicated Vice President of Operations at Stove & Co with an extensive background in the Hospitality industry.

ASHLEY'S STORY

Ashley Kane Anthony brings over 20 years of hospitality leadership experience to her role overseeing the seven Stove and Co locations. Her career began in Asheville, North Carolina’s celebrated craft beer community, where she developed a deep understanding of beverage operations and guest engagement before relocating to Philadelphia to expand her expertise.

In Philadelphia, Ashley earned her Cicerone certification, specialized in whiskey, and competed in nationally recognized cocktail competitions — experiences that sharpened her technical discipline and creative execution. While her foundation is in beverage, her career quickly evolved into operational leadership, where her strengths in systems development, cost control, and team performance became central to her impact.

Today, Ashley leads multi-unit operations with a focus on profitability, accountability, and scalable infrastructure. She is known as a strategic problem-solver specializing in aligning people, process, and performance to drive sustainable growth. Her leadership style centers on building trust within teams, creating operational clarity, and fostering cultures where managers are empowered to lead decisively.

Ashley believes strong internal culture directly translates to financial performance and guest loyalty. She prioritizes developing emerging leaders, reinforcing accountability, and building environments where hospitality remains both disciplined and enjoyable.

Outside of work, Ashley spends her time with her family, often traveling, at the beach, or at a hockey rink — continuing to build the kind of balanced, grounded life that informs her leadership philosophy.