Max Nakabayashi

Mâitre d' of The Second Story & Bar Manager

Born and raised in Sonoma County, Max has spent the past decade working in hospitality. Before joining the opening team at Little Saint, Max worked on various hospitality concepts, including the former Healdsburg SHED, Shady Oak Barrel House in Santa Rosa and Spirit Works Distillery in Sebastopol.

As the Mâitre d' of The Second Story, Max inspires the team to create unforgettable experiences for guests. He leads the service team and promises outstanding service throughout the elevated tasting menu.

Max takes his experience from his work at established breweries to manage the bar while curating an exceptional selection of brews. Max is passionate about highlighting Little Saint's producers, appreciating the details of creating a dish or drink long before it arrives at the table.