Michael Cherney
Executive Chef / Owner
Originally from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California Michael attended Culinary School at The Art Institute in Santa Monica where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management. While attending school, he worked his way through the kitchen brigade systems at French fine dining restaurants including Ortolan by Chef Christophe Eme. Michael was then offered an opportunity to relocate to Las Vegas to work under “The Chef of The Century” and Chef with the most Michelin stars in the world, Joel Robuchon, at his L’Atelier restaurant in the MGM Grand.
During Michael’s tenure at Robuchon he was struck with the urge to travel. Backpacking trips to Central and South Americas, China, Israel and Jordan as well as traveling around the United States. Exploring and gaining a profound understanding for cultural cuisine. After leaving L’Atelier, Michael had a strong desire to connect with the ingredients in a more hands on way.
