Kristopher Greene was born in Englewood, New Jersey and began working in restaurant kitchens at the age of 12. Kris attended the Frederick Vocational Culinary program and went on to receive his classical education at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, where he graduated with a degree in Advanced Culinary Arts and Food and Beverage Management. Finishing his studies in 2003, he accepted the Executive Chef position at Barley & Hops Grill and Microbrewery, where, at the age of 23 was the youngest Executive Chef in the city at that time.

Kris relocated to the Jersey Shore in 2005 and continued his career working at several premium restaurants and hotels. Among them, he was Executive Sous Chef at DaddyO Boutique Hotel and Restaurant in Long Beach Island, Executive Chef of the renowned Mansion Inn, New Hope Pennsylvania and Executive Chef at Atlantic Bar and Grill in Seaside Park. In 2013, Kris accepted the position of Chef de Cuisine at the luxurious Watersedge on the Barnegat Bay. Three years later, he was promoted to Executive Chef position.