Executive Chef Joey Sergentakis

Chef Joey Sergentakis discovered his culinary calling early, inspired by the aromas of his Italian grandmother’s kitchen. A native New Yorker, Joey’s passion for cooking began at age 15. Initially trained in classic French techniques, Joey’s culinary path took a turn as he developed a deep passion for Asian flavors, leading him on a gastronomic adventure across Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

In Hong Kong, Joey’s artistry truly flourished under Chef Gray Kunz at Café Gray Deluxe, where he became Chef de Cuisine. Joey’s refined, bold creations garnered Café Gray Deluxe a prestigious Michelin Star, placing it among the top 10 restaurants in Hong Kong. He also gained international exposure working in Switzerland with Philippe Rochat, alongside Daniel Boulud in New York, and in France with Alain Ducasse—experiences that solidified his culinary pedigree.

After a decade of honing his craft abroad, Joey returned to the U.S., bringing a world of flavor back to New Jersey. Since his return in 2022, Joey has successfully opened three acclaimed restaurants in New Jersey: Boschetto, an authentic Italian eatery in Montclair named one of the top ten best new restaurants in the state; Allendale Social, a contemporary fine-dining venue in Bergen County; and Charlie’s Place, a family-friendly gastropub in Waldwick.