CHEF MAX GUILLAUME

Max Guillaume is a Haitian American chef whose cooking bridges classical French technique with the bold spirit of the Caribbean diaspora. Raised in his family’s bakery in Boston, he learned early that food is both craft and culture—a belief that shaped his path through world-class kitchens like Eleven Madison Park, Bresca, and the Michelin-starred Clover Hill. Today, as Chef de Cuisine at Kabawa, Max draws on his heritage, discipline, and global experience to reimagine Caribbean cuisine with depth, precision, and emotional resonance. His food tells the story of where he comes from and where the cuisine can go next.