Founder of Cr(eat)e Restaurant Group, Chef Matt O’Neill brings over two decades of experience cooking in the nation’s most esteemed culinary cities. His thoughtful perspective on the culinary arts shines through with purpose and commitment to of-the-moment cuisine.

After receiving his degree in culinary arts from the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont, his résumé begins with opening four concepts with Daniel Boulud’s The Dinex Group. There, he served as sous chef at Bar Boulud and August Restaurant, and as chef de partie at Restaurant Daniel, where he contributed to earning their third Michelin Star. 

Following his work with The Dinex Group, O’Neill worked alongside Tony Maws in Boston’s celebrated Craigie on Main, and served as the Executive Chef at Ajax Tavern in Aspen’s award-winning Relais & Châteaux, the Little Nell hotel. 

Most recently, before founding Cr(eat)e, O’Neill served as Partner and Vice President  of Culinary at Craveable Hospitality Group, where he oversaw 14 restaurant and lounge concepts nationwide.