Michael Mayer

La Fuga

Executive Chef Michael Mayer is an experienced culinary leader with a passion for thoughtful techniques and exceptional ingredients. To prepare for his role at La Fuga, he immersed himself in the time-honored traditions of Italian cooking, devoting himself to recipes passed down from generation to generation along with innovative, contemporary Italian masters. The result is at once modern and classic:...

Chef Mayer also oversees all food and beverage outlets at Kimpton Shorebreak and Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, a position he has proudly held since 2016. Prior to leading the teams here, he served as executive chef for a variety of hotels, including in Austin, TX and Vail Colorado. He began his career as a short-order line cook in the Midwest, and he knew from the start that he would pursue a culinary career.