Max graduated from the New England Culinary Institute in 1984. After gaining experience in several kitchens Max was hired at Memphis in New York City, soon to be regarded as one of the finest Cajun and Creole restaurants outside of Louisiana.

During an extended trip to France in 1986 Max gathered experience cooking for Arthur Hartman, the former US Ambassador to Russia. In 1988 he returned to New York to work for Thomas Keller at Rakel.

After a year and a half stint with Thomas Keller in NYC Max returned to Bucks County. In 1993 Max opened Max & Me Gourmet to Go in Buckingham, Pa. while simultaneously growing Max & Me Catering.

Max taught at the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont and has cooked with noted chefs, Julia Child, Michel Rostang (LeRegence) and Thomas Keller (The French Laundry).