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Francois Behuet: Executive Pastry Chef with a Passion for Chocolate
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Francois Behuet is the Executive Pastry Chef of the Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles. Since 2022, Behuet has overseen pastry food & beverage outlets at both The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, which includes the signature Californian trattoria Savoca, Glance Lobby Bar, Illy Caffé, The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, in-room dining and Sendero, including three signature dining experiences (Corteza, Leña and The Agave Library).
With extensive luxury hospitality experience and a deep understanding of the industry landscape, Behuet brings 20 years of pastry experience, most recently playing a pivotal role at Pendry West Hollywood with Chef Wolfgang Puck. There he worked alongside the team on creating the entire pastry program for the property’s three restaurants, developing a pastry boutique and overseeing the kitchen design. Behuet was a member of the USA Pastry Team that won the silver medal at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie’s Americas Continental Selection in Santiago, Chile in 2022. The team went on to compete at the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie in Lyon, France in 2023.
In this episode we discuss:
- Francois’s roots and how he became interested in pastry
- His apprenticeships in pastry and chocolate
- Honing his chocolate skills in Paris
- His holiday in NYC that led to a move to the U.S. and a job with Payard
- Moving to L.A. to work for Bottega Louie and then Pendry West Hollywood
- His current position at the Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
- His involvement with the U.S. Pastry Team
- Teaching bi-monthly Chocolate Master Classes
- His best kitchen tips and career advice
- And much more!
Episode Sponsored by Republica Del Cacao
This podcast is sponsored by Republica Del Cacao. Say hello to this authentic Latin American Chocolate! They are a local brand with a global impact! The value of their products begins in the hands of their allied farmers, whose raw materials reach their team. Through processes of excellence, they transform them to create fine origin chocolate enjoyed by Chefs and Chocolate enthusiasts in more than 20 countries, as a community and a brand, they are changing the world, one cacao bean, at a time! Visit https://republicadelcacao.com to learn more.
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Manage episode 443365778 series 2951337
Francois Behuet is the Executive Pastry Chef of the Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles. Since 2022, Behuet has overseen pastry food & beverage outlets at both The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, which includes the signature Californian trattoria Savoca, Glance Lobby Bar, Illy Caffé, The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, in-room dining and Sendero, including three signature dining experiences (Corteza, Leña and The Agave Library).
With extensive luxury hospitality experience and a deep understanding of the industry landscape, Behuet brings 20 years of pastry experience, most recently playing a pivotal role at Pendry West Hollywood with Chef Wolfgang Puck. There he worked alongside the team on creating the entire pastry program for the property’s three restaurants, developing a pastry boutique and overseeing the kitchen design. Behuet was a member of the USA Pastry Team that won the silver medal at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie’s Americas Continental Selection in Santiago, Chile in 2022. The team went on to compete at the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie in Lyon, France in 2023.
In this episode we discuss:
- Francois’s roots and how he became interested in pastry
- His apprenticeships in pastry and chocolate
- Honing his chocolate skills in Paris
- His holiday in NYC that led to a move to the U.S. and a job with Payard
- Moving to L.A. to work for Bottega Louie and then Pendry West Hollywood
- His current position at the Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
- His involvement with the U.S. Pastry Team
- Teaching bi-monthly Chocolate Master Classes
- His best kitchen tips and career advice
- And much more!
Episode Sponsored by Republica Del Cacao
This podcast is sponsored by Republica Del Cacao. Say hello to this authentic Latin American Chocolate! They are a local brand with a global impact! The value of their products begins in the hands of their allied farmers, whose raw materials reach their team. Through processes of excellence, they transform them to create fine origin chocolate enjoyed by Chefs and Chocolate enthusiasts in more than 20 countries, as a community and a brand, they are changing the world, one cacao bean, at a time! Visit https://republicadelcacao.com to learn more.
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