Momofuku Seiobo

Executive Chef Paul Carmichael is originally from the island of Barbados, where his first professional kitchen experience was at Sandy Lane Hotel. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Paul relocated to New York City, where he worked in such kitchens as wd~50, Aquavit, and the Tasting Room.

He spent two years as the Executive Chef at Perla restaurant in Puerto Rico before returning to New York City in 2010 to join the Momofuku Má Pêche team as Sous Chef. Paul was appointed the Executive Chef in October 2011, where he ran the kitchen for four years.

During this time, he was recognised as a James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef semifinalist for Best Chef NYC in 2014 and 2015, and was also nominated for Food & Wine Magazine’s People’s Best New Chef 2014.