My Story

Restaurant Work

Hey, there. I’m Max. I’m a driven culinary professional with a decade of Michelin-level restaurant experience in multiple roles, both managerial and otherwise. I have cooked with incredible mentors at renown institutions around the country, including Blackbird in Chicago, the NoMad in New York, and The Charter Oak in St. Helena.

Most recently, I worked under Chef Michael Tusk at Quince, sourcing local ingredients from Bay Area farmers and preparing them to the highest possible standard.

Private World

After years of working in high-pressure kitchen environments, I’m seeking to transition into a full-time private Chef role. Throughout this process, I’ve catered to a number of high-level Bay Area clients for extended contracts as well as on a flexible, on-call basis. In these roles, I’ve worked both independently and within a team to provide seamless in-home private dining experiences for everything from casual family nights to upscale, multi-course dinner parties. Everything I do is rooted in classic French techniques, utilizes global ingredients and is always prepared with a keen understanding of current culinary trends. Additional tasks have included stocking and equipping kitchen spaces, creating pack-away and/or flight meals, cooking for kids of all ages and working within a prescriptive budget.

What’s Next

I am looking for opportunities to continue cooking high-level cuisine for Bay Area clients both free-lance and in more long-term capacities. I am excited by new challenges and experiences and look forward to working with you on your next intimate or large scale event, or your family’s daily needs.