Chef Max is a Culinary Institute of Virginia graduate with over seven years of culinary experience. He has worked in high-volume kitchens and private club environments, building strong skills in station management, prep execution, knife work, banquet service, and developing menu specials, while managing multiple à la carte stations and supporting large-scale events such as weddings and banquets in fast-paced service. His experience includes both back- and front-of-house roles, giving him a well-rounded understanding of kitchen operations and customer service.
Max has a natural knack for balancing flavors and enjoys creating dishes where ingredients work seamlessly together. He is especially interested in special dietary needs and nutrition, and enjoys finding creative ways to make dietary-friendly food both satisfying and flavorful. In his spare time, he enjoys baking sourdough bread, smoking meats, and continuously experimenting in the kitchen, always looking for new ways to build his culinary skills. Max is certified ServSafe certified in Food Handling, Alcohol, and Allergies.
