Biography
Visionary storyteller crafting unapologetically raw, authentic family and food TV that is redefining unscripted entertainment.
Jonathan Scinto is an award-winning TV show creator, executive producer, writer, and on-screen talent known for pushing boundaries in unscripted television. As of 2024, he is best known as the creator and star of the hit series Family Kitchen Revival, which began streaming on The Roku Channel in 2019. The show blends emotional storytelling with culinary inspiration and has garnered over 10 million views, solidifying Jonathan's reputation as a visionary in original lifestyle and food-based programming.
Since 2023, he also co-created and stars in At Home with Chef Jonathan, a fast-paced, unfiltered lifestyle and culinary series co-hosted with Chef Ricky Robertson. Together, they form the bold and comedic duo "2 Brotha's from Anotha," known for their edgy chemistry, high-energy cooking, and authentic, unscripted moments. Their dynamic partnership has made the show a breakout in alternative food TV.
Before launching his own shows, Jonathan began his career at the NYC-based post-production firm Post Perfect (2010-2016), where he served as a graphic designer and Client Services Manager for major clients such as The Sopranos, Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, and Linkin Park. This early experience shaped his production aesthetics, with a strong focus on storytelling, visual impact, and branded entertainment.
As the founder of JS Entertainment (established 2018), Jonathan develops and produces original unscripted content, TV pilots, and branded event experiences. He is known for creating emotionally resonant, high-concept food and lifestyle shows that challenge conventional formats, combining raw authenticity with commercial appeal.
Jonathan's work has been featured in major national media, including:
Food Network
HuffPost
Good Housekeeping
Forbes
Newsday
Digital Journal
Disrupt Magazine
The New York Finance
ABNewswire
EIN Presswire
The Human Interest Story
The New Sun Universe
KRON4
In addition to his television success, Jonathan has made appearances on top competitive cooking programs like Chopped (2015), MasterChef (Season 6) (2015), and Iron Chef Live: Autumn Bounty Battle (2019), showcasing his skills as an entertainer and chef. However, it is his work behind the camera-as a creator, writer, and producer-that has defined his unique contribution to modern unscripted television.
He is also the author of Unleash Your Personal Brand: A Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners (published 2021), available on Amazon, where he helps creatives, chefs, and entrepreneurs turn their passions into growable brands.
From emotionally charged kitchen makeovers to genre-bending food entertainment, Jonathan Scinto continues to build a body of work that fuses real people, real stories, and fearless storytelling with an edge.
