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Alessandra Altieri
Executive Pastry Chef | Abe's Vegan Muffins
Experience
2023 - Present
Executive Pastry Chef
Abe's Vegan Muffins
2022 - 2023
Executive Pastry Chef
Baxtrom Hospitality GroupNew York
2019 - 2020
Director of Operations - Hospitality
Ralph Lauren CorporationNew York
2014 - 2019
Director of Bouchon Bakery
Bouchon Bakery - Thomas Keller Restaurant GroupNew York, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Yountville (Napa)
Education
2002 - 2004
Associates Program - Pastry Arts
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill CollegePhiladelphia, PA
Advice from Alessandra Altieri
Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
Don’t ever think you are too good or above doing the small jobs.
Be it taking the twist ties off the delivered linen hangers, to straightening a frame on the wall, to un-jamming all the ice in the top of the ice machine...these are all things that I've seen Chef Keller do when he comes to the Bakery.
Don’t underestimate the importance of patience and repetition.
Appreciate the simplicity in things.
It's easier to cover up the flaws in an over complicated pastry than it is a simple one.
Be your own biggest cheerleader, it is what will help you get through the long, tough days.
Grow a thick skin.
Being honest with yourself and being able to take constructive criticism will accelerate your growth as a cook, a professional, and a person.
Don’t make excuses for yourself.
I worked for a Chef that was really tough on me.
He pushed me to the point of either breaking me or making me. In the moment, it infuriated me. But now I know he helped to make me who I am, and I am forever thankful for this.
Be humble.
You can learn something from everyone around you.
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