CulinaryPastry & Baking

Isabel Coss

Head Chef | Pascual
Dream big. This career welcomes all, and in this craft you will make friends, a career. Support your community. The power of food is immense.

Experience

2024 - Present
Head Chef
PascualWashington, D.C.
2021 - 2024
Pastry Chef
LutèceWashington, D.C.
2018 - 2021
Executive Pastry Chef
CosmeNew York, NY
2016 - 2018
Pastry Chef
AgernNew York, NY
2011 - 2016
Pastry Sous Chef
EmpellónNew York, NY
2010 - 2011
Bread Baker
PujolMexico City, Mexico

Education

Advice from Isabel Coss

Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
Currently I love chefs and industry Substacks.
People are tapping into new platforms to be creative and express vulnerability and their expertise. I love reading them.
When I’m overwhelmed, I look into how amazing my team is.
It’s inspiring. Getting out of my head is a form of meditation, and the more I do it the more peace I feel.
I find inspiration in movement.
I like moving; when I’m stuck, I keep moving, and ideas will flow.
Teamwork is such an important skill.
I don’t believe in individuality — I truly believe we thrive when we tap into everyone’s unique gifts. The energy and strength of a community will always surpass what one person can achieve alone. Plus, happiness is best shared.
There’s a quality I gravitate toward in people who always strive to do things right.
It doesn’t matter what they’re doing — they will always give their best. Even without experience, these individuals learn the most in any space because their drive comes from taking pride in every task they take on.
My friend and mentor Daniela Soto-Innes gave me this advice that has stuck with me:
Take care of your body; you are an athlete and should take care of your body like one.
For my team, we have a group chat to keep communication positive and ensure everyone is part of the creative process for dishes and ideas.
We share our meals and inspirations, making sure we’re all aligned and working toward the same goals.

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