Born in the Southwest region of France into a family business of Boulanger-Pâtissier, Jean François was inspired to become a Pâtissier by his father. He has fond memories working with his father in the family owned pastry shop where everything was created from scratch.

At the tender age of 21, Jean François began working in Southern California for the Vie de France Corporation. He has also worked for the Ritz Carlton, Le Meridien and the Sutton Place Hotel in Newport Beach, where he participated in many Chaines des Rôtisseurs and Tôque Blanche events.

Jean François always had a close connection with French Pâtisserie and he continues to educate himself by studying at l'Ecole de la Pâtisserie Lenôtre. He is always searching for the latest flavor combination but always respecting the French tradition of creating pastries.

Working at the St. Francis is being a part of history. He says this hotel holds a tremendous amount of San Francisco nostalgia. The culinary team at the St. Francis is diverse, creative and professional, my position as Executive Pastry Chef extents itself throughout the hotel.