Upon returning to Boston, Reidt cooked at Olives under Todd English, and at Alloro under Suzanne Goin.

Reidt then left Boston on a two-year sabbatical. He tried varieties of food from all over the country, and ended his trip in Hawaii, taking jobs at various restaurants and hotels. His return to Boston led to the chef position at Zinc, which then became the popular eatery Bomboa, where he earned himself a spot as one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs of 2001.

Reidt took the position of Executive Chef of Wish of The Hotel, Miami Beach in 2001, and has delighted patrons with his interpretation of Brazilian-French cuisine, winning critical acclaim, and proving to America that he is indeed a rising star.