i. Biography
Maxime Gilbert’s work at Ecriture in Hong Kong is built on French training, exact technique, and a disciplined use of ingredients from France and Japan. That framework earned the restaurant Two Michelin stars in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019, with the cooking sitting in the balance between restraint and depth.
The Climb
At Lycee hotelier de Talence Bordeaux, the baseline was formal training; in the kitchens that followed, Maxime Gilbert kept adding range without loosening the standard. At Le Meurice Paris, France, the sequence from commis chef to sous chef sharpened pace and precision in a classical kitchen. Sofitel Philadelphia, USA brought a different house and another step in responsibility, before La Réserve de Beaulieu in France (2009) and La Grande Francaise by Yannick Alleno, Hotel Royal Mansour in Marrakesh, Morocco (2009–2011) extended the same demand for control across different settings. The later posts show scale and consistency more than reinvention. Since 2016, he served as Executive Chef at Écriture in Hong Kong until its closure in 2023, where the work centers on nuance, control, and careful reading of product.
Today
He served as Executive Chef at Écriture in Hong Kong until its closure in 2023. His cooking uses French training combined with Japanese ingredients, and at the restaurant, traditional techniques are integrated with exceptional ingredients from France and Japan to create food marked by simplicity, elegance, natural sophistication, power and lightness. The result is a style that feels both disciplined and fluid: technically assured, yet never overworked; refined, but with enough force to leave an impression. In this setting, the menu reflects an ongoing conversation between heritage and precision, with each element given room to speak clearly.
Recognition
Maxime's honors include 2 Michelin Stars for Écriture in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau (2019).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Maxime
What is Maxime Gilbert's current role?
Former Executive Chef at Écriture; current role not established by the provided evidence.
Where did Maxime Gilbert train or study?
Maxime Gilbert trained at Lycee hotelier de Talence Bordeaux.
What recognition has Maxime Gilbert received?
2 Michelin Stars for Écriture in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau (2019).
