Past positions include Executive Chef at the highly acclaimed Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar in Healdsburg, California; Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Department Head at Hospitality Inc (festivities catering, picnic people), a renowned and multi-faceted catering operation in San Diego, California; Executive Chef at Scott's Seafood , in the heart of Silicon Valley; and Executive Chef at Gordon Biersch Brewing Company at their flagship location in San Francisco, California.

Urban Solace is the culmination of years of hard work, education and culinary development. Matt's philosophy in the kitchen? Work hard and have a great time doing it! His goal has always been to create a dynamic and fun environment for his staff so that they enjoy coming to work as much as he does.