A native San Diego boy with Peruvian descent, Sebastian started his career working as an apprentice in Peru before holding a kitchen job throughout high school in San Diego. After studying at the Culinary Institute of America in Upstate NY, he spent time in the Michelin Starred kitchens of COI and Rich Table in San Francisco. This is where the passion for seasonal and local ingredients really peaked. 

After years of hard work in San Francisco, Sebastian returned to New York City to begin his tenure at Eleven Madison Park, where he was a part of the team that achieved the World’s Best Restaurant Award by San Pellegrino’s 50 Best. During this process, Sebastian became a Sous Chef with the company and helped launch EMP Summer House and Winter House for two seasons before getting back to his roots in San Diego. Upon returning, Sebastian worked alongside Top Chef alumni, Brian Malarkey as a Sous Chef at Herb and Wood.

Please email all inquiries to chef.sebichitoo@gmail.com