Culinary

Dominique Crenn

Chef / Owner | Crenn Dining Group
As a chef, it's important to have curiosity, kindness and humility.

Experience

2025 - Present
Chef / Owner
2022 - 2022
Iron Chef
Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron LegendLos Angeles, CA
2021 - 2021
Chef Consultant
The Menu (Film)Savannah, GA
2018 - 2018
Best Chef: West
James Beard Foundation AwardsUSA
2018 - 2018
1 Michelin Star
Bar CrennSan Francisco, CA
2018 - Present
Chef / Owner
Bar CrennSan Francisco, CA
2016 - 2016
Best Female Chef
World's 50 Best RestaurantsWorldwide
2015 - 2024
Chef / Owner
Petit CrennSan Francisco, CA
2014 - 2014
2 Michelin Stars
Atelier CrennSan Francisco, CA
2011 - 2011
2 Michelin Stars
Atelier CrennSan Francisco, CA
2011 - Present
Chef / Owner
Atelier CrennSan Francisco, CA
2010 - 2010
Chef Contestant & Winner
Iron Chef AmericaLos Angeles, CA
2010 - 2010
1 Michelin Star
Luce (at Intercontinental Hotel)San Francisco, CA
2009 - 2009
Chef Contestant
The Next Iron ChefLos Angeles, CA
2009 - 2009
1 Michelin Star
Luce (at Intercontinental Hotel)San Francisco, CA
2008 - 2011
Executive Chef
Luce (at Intercontinental Hotel)San Francisco, CA
1998 - 2008
Executive Chef
Manhattan Country ClubManhattan Beach, CA
1990 - 1998
Executive Chef
Intercontinental HotelJakarta, INDONESIA
1994 - 1998
Line Cook
Yoyo Bistro (at Miyako Hotel)Los Angeles, CA
1992 - 1994
Line Cook
2223 MarketSan Francisco, CA
1990 - 1992
Line Cook
Campton PlaceSan Francisco, CA
1988 - 1990
Line Cook
StarsSan Francisco, CA

Education

Advice from Dominique Crenn

Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
From the first day I walked into the kitchen at Stars, Chef Jeremiah Tower allowed me to have creative freedom on the line and I was in love with the kitchen.
Throughout my career, I have learned to always be myself and follow my heart.
It doesn't matter what everyone else is doing, stay true to who you are!
Advice that has stuck with me is to trust my palate and be creative.
I only hire people who are kind and aspire to make a positive difference in the world.
We must be aware that we are just visitors on this planet... we need to take care of it and one another.
I don't see chefs as women or men, we are just chefs and we are humans.
I am just trying to make a positive difference in the industry.
I am inspired by my little girls, my fiancé, nature, the world around me.
I like to bring my team to new places so they can be curious and get to learn new cultures and flavors.
If we are constantly learning, we will be inspired.

Roles in Culinary

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Executive Chef

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COOK (FULL TIME)

Ontario, CA
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Line Cook

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Line Cook

Covina, CA
Full Time
 
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Butcher - Full Time

Pasadena, CA
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Grill Cook

Pasadena, CA
Part Time
 
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