“You Can Do Anything”
Quote from Chef Pascal Lucas
Certified Executive Chef
25 Years Industry Experience
Level 1 and 1.5 Baking & Pastry Arts
Cooking Philosophy: You Can Do Anything
Specialty: Gourmet French
Cooking Style: Traditional Foundation, Contemporary Execution
Teaching Style: Open, Available to Answer Questions
Bio:
Chef Pascal comes to us from his most recent position in London, England, where he was the head chef for the successful chain, Brasserie Gérard. There, he was responsible for the production and management of the group’s restaurants in and around London. During his time in England, Chef Pascal worked at the French Embassy and the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle. Chef Pascal began his culinary career as an apprentice in his hometown of Lille, France. He spent the next 16 years in France taking on positions with increasingly advanced responsibility and complexity. As chef manager, he managed employees; designed menus; and accomplished corporate objectives for budgeting, accounting, forecasting and quality control. He brings a solid business experience along with his extensive knowledge of cuisine and pastry arts.
Classroom Environment:
Chef Pascal wants his students to know he is available to help anytime. He is patient and happy assist students in the learning process. Chef Pascal views his opportunity with Culinary Institute LeNôtre as a new beginning. He likes to take on new challenges and share his enthusiasm with his students. Chef Pascal feels passionately about food and wants to be a motivating influence in his classroom.
Work History Highlights:
England:
Brasserie Gérard, London, EnglandFrance:
Leroy Merlin Restaurant, Lezennes, France