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Work history
Education
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REFERENCES
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Benjamin CLEMENT

Benjamin CLEMENT

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Accomplished culinary professional with extensive expertise in strategic planning, culinary creativity, and leadership. Proven track record in staff mentoring, menu development, and operational efficiency. Adept at budgeting and cost control, ensuring optimal cost management while maintaining high standards of recipe and menu development. Committed to driving excellence in the culinary field with a focus on innovation and efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Group Pastry Chef

Lpm Restaurants & Bars
Dubai, UAE
2022.05 - Current
  • In charge of the Group Pastry Strategy of the 10 LPM's locations.
  • Openings LPM Limassol (2022), LPM Doha (2022), LPM Las-Vegas (2023), LPM Mykonos (2024).
  • Development the Menu Engineering, Pastry/Marketing Activations, Recruitment.
  • Strategised budget allocation, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Head Pastry Chef

Helene Darroze at The Connaught
London, United-Kingdom
2019.05 - 2022.05
  • 3 Michelin Star awarded restaurant in January 2021
  • Opening La Villa Lacoste by Helene Darroze (1 Michelin Star Restaurant in July 2019)

Sous-Chef Pastry

Anne-Sophie Pic - Beau-Rivage Palace
Lausanne, Switzerland
2016.11 - 2019.04
  • 2 Michelin Star award restaurant
  • 18/20 Gault&Millau

Sous-Chef Pastry

Flocons de Sel
Megeve, France
2015.11 - 2016.11
  • 3 Michelin Star award restaurant
  • 19.5/20 Gault&Millau

Chef de Partie Pastry

Maison Troisgros
Roanne, France
2014.10 - 2015.11
  • 3 Michelin Star award restaurant
  • 18/20 Gault&Millau

Commis Pastry

Maison Troisgros
Roanne, France
2013.08 - 2014.10
  • 3 Michelin Star award restaurant
  • 18/20 Gault&Millau

Education

Brevet Technique des Métiers - Pastry-Chocolate-Sweet-Ice cream-Catering

C.F.A. – Mably
Mably, France
2011.09 - 2014.09

CAP Chocolate -

C.F.A. – Mably
2012.06 - 2012.06

Bac Pro alimentation - option Pastry-Chocolate-Ice cream-Sweet

Lycée Hôtelier « Les Petites Bruyères »
Saint-Chamond, France
2009.09 - 2011.07

BEP alimentation - option Pastry-Chocolate-Ice cream-Sweet

Lycée Hôtelier « Les Petites Bruyères »
Saint-Chamond, France
2007.09 - 2009.07

Skills

  • Strategic planning capabilities
  • Culinary creativity
  • Leadership
  • Staff mentoring
  • Menu development
  • Operational efficiency
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Recipe and menu development
  • Cost management

Languages

French
Native
English
Advanced

REFERENCES

  • Nicolas Budzynski

CEO La Petite Maison

Nicolas@lpmrestaurants.com

  • Adriano Cattaneo

Group Executive Chef at L'Atelier Joel Robuchon

+971525466833

  • Kirk Whittle

Group Executive Pastry Chef at Helene Darroze

+33631876662

Timeline

Group Pastry Chef

Lpm Restaurants & Bars
2022.05 - Current

Head Pastry Chef

Helene Darroze at The Connaught
2019.05 - 2022.05

Sous-Chef Pastry

Anne-Sophie Pic - Beau-Rivage Palace
2016.11 - 2019.04

Sous-Chef Pastry

Flocons de Sel
2015.11 - 2016.11

Chef de Partie Pastry

Maison Troisgros
2014.10 - 2015.11

Commis Pastry

Maison Troisgros
2013.08 - 2014.10

CAP Chocolate -

C.F.A. – Mably
2012.06 - 2012.06

Brevet Technique des Métiers - Pastry-Chocolate-Sweet-Ice cream-Catering

C.F.A. – Mably
2011.09 - 2014.09

Bac Pro alimentation - option Pastry-Chocolate-Ice cream-Sweet

Lycée Hôtelier « Les Petites Bruyères »
2009.09 - 2011.07

BEP alimentation - option Pastry-Chocolate-Ice cream-Sweet

Lycée Hôtelier « Les Petites Bruyères »
2007.09 - 2009.07
Benjamin CLEMENT