“Never Stop Learning”
Quote from Chef Jean Moysan
Executive Chef
40+ Years Industry Experience
Level 1 Cuisine
Cooking Philosophy: Always Try To Do Your Best
Specialty: Classic Escoffier Cuisine
Cooking Style: Classical French
Teaching Style: Hands-On and Emotional
Bio:
When one of Chef Jean’s protégés says “that man could write a book,” you believe him. Chef Jean came to the United States in the early 1970s, practically on a whim. He was working in the kitchen of a restaurant on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower when someone asked if anyone wanted to go to America to cook. Although he was warned that the red tape associated with emigrating was nearly impossible, Chef Jean decided to give it a try and within two months he had a green card and was living in Miami, Florida. Now a U.S. citizen, Chef Jean has made Houston, Texas his home. Chef Jean made a name for himself as the long-time executive chef for the downtown Houston Hyatt Regency Hotel. Most recently, he was head chef for the hotel’s 34th floor, rotating restaurant, Spindletop
Classroom Environment:
Chef Jean loves to teach and share knowledge with his students. Step into his classroom and you may see him side-by-side with his students, patiently showing them how to turn a potato into something that looks like a mini football (tourné cut). He has high expectations for all his students. He wants them to show up early, pay close attention and ask a lot of questions. He is happy to stay after class to answer any questions and wants his students to practice as much as they can at home.
Work History Highlights:
United States
Hyatt Regency, Houston, TX
Hyatt Regency, Denver, CO
Hyatt Regency, Dallas, TX
David William Hotel, Coral Gables, FL
Le Parisien Restaurant, Miami Beach, FL
France
Bon Accueil Restaurant, Burgundy, France
Private Chef for Four-Star Admiral Morin, French Navy
Le Cerf Volant, Auxerre, France – Two-Star Michelin Restaurant
Le Rotonde, Sete, France
Relais De Chateau, Burgundy, France – Two-Star Michelin Restaurant
Switzerland
Restaurant Du Signal, Lausanne, Switzerland – Two-Star Michelin Restaurant