The Chef

Michael Stember is the Executive Chef and Co-founder of Fletchers. He became known for creating high-end, non-traditional dining experiences that fuse Japanese flavors with performance-driven nutrition. A former Olympian and standout at Stanford University, he competed in the Sydney Olympics for the U.S. Track Team and still owns school records in the 800m and 1500m. He rose to global recognition with his pop-up Sushi Belly Tower, producing exclusive, sold-out events across major cities worldwide, and further built his reputation by creating Ponyboy, a hotspot restaurant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn known for its unique food and bustling nightlife. With a deep passion for travel and a respect for dozens of culinary traditions, Stember has built his culinary identity around elite ingredients and decadent presentations.