Michael Muser, Director of the Jean Banchet Awards, is a renowned Michelin-starred restaurateur, award-winning sommelier, and a leading figure in Chicago hospitality. A 30-year industry veteran, he has been involved with the Jean Banchet Awards since 2013 and has emceed the ceremony for more than a decade. Under Muser’s leadership, the Jean Banchet Awards have become the most important night in Chicago hospitality, honoring the talent and originality that define the city’s world-class dining scene.