CHEF SEBASTIEN SALOMON
Born and raised in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, Chef Sebastien’s grandmother introduced him to cooking at a young age. Sebastien graduated from the Art Institute of Philadelphia in 2011 with a degree in Culinary Arts. After graduation, his career skyrocketed to include positions such as head chef at the White House, and resident chef for the Embassy of Haiti in Washington, D.C. He recently worked as a sous chef at Gravitas DC (1 Michelin star) and competed on The Food Network. Sebastien aspires to own the very first 3 Michelin Star restaurant that highlights the historic influence of Haitian culture and cuisine around the world.
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Career Highlights
The White House
Embassy of Haiti
Gravitas DC
RESERVE A DINING EXPERIENCE WITH RESIDENT
PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE
Private dinners, corporate gatherings, birthdays, brand activations, and more — all planned with Michelin-trained chefs, exclusive NYC venues, and seamless full-service production.
What to expect when planning an event with Resident and our Michelin-trained chefs:
One-night-only menus created exclusively for your event
Chef-led presentation of each dish, ingredient, and inspiration
Hosted in iconic and exclusive NYC venues
Designed to bring people closer, one course at a time
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
TICKETED DINING EXPERIENCE
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu served in intimate New York venues to a small group of guests. Not private — intentionally shared, and made memorable by the people you meet.
What to expect when attending a ticketed event at Resident:
A dining format crafted for connection, novelty, and convivial moments
A chef-guided, one-night-only menu shared by design
Not private — intentionally communal, powered by new connections
Intimate New York venues that spark conversation before the first course lands
*Subject to chef availability, we offer a broader roster of Michelin-trained chefs to choose from.
