Ingredient-Driven Cooking • Hamptons Private Dining • French–Japanese Influence

Montauk, NY

Private Chef  | Seasonal Coastal Cuisine

PRIVATE CHEF SERVICES

Seasonal Coastal Cuisine • French–Japanese Influence • Local Seafood & Market Produce • Refined Yet Approachable Plates • Ingredient-Driven Cooking • Private multi-course dinners • Dinner parties & special events • Tasting menus • Vacation home and retreat cooking • Restaurant consulting & menu development

ABOUT

Chef with experience leading kitchens and creating ingredient-driven menus across luxury hospitality environments in New York, Colorado, and Texas. Currently Executive Chef of Bird on the Roof in Montauk, a French-Japanese inspired restaurant recognized as one of the most talked-about openings of the 2025 season.

Specializing in seasonal coastal cuisine, seafood, and refined yet approachable dishes inspired by global techniques. Known for designing thoughtful menus tailored to guests, sourcing exceptional ingredients, and delivering memorable dining experiences in both restaurant and private settings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bird on the Roof — Montauk I Montauk Yacht Club — Proper Hospitality • DECA+BOL — Vail • Uchiko — Austin

Fine-dining training includes work with the Uchi Restaurant Group and culinary stages at Benu, Nightbird, Elske, and Crown Shy.

Extensive travel and research throughout Mexico including visits to Pujol and restaurants across the Yucatán Peninsula.

MILITARY SERVICE, EDUCATION & LANGUAGES

United States Navy — Engineer 2012 – 2016

Associates Degree — Culinary Arts, Associates Degree — Restaurant Management

The Art Institute of Austin

English • Spanish