François Behuet is a French pastry chef and chocolatier with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Trained in France, he has built an international career working alongside renowned chefs such as Wolfgang Puck and François Payard, developing recognized expertise in high-end pastry and chocolate craftsmanship. He currently serves as Executive Pastry Chef for The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles and JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, where he oversees the dessert programs across the properties’ various dining outlets. A regular participant in international competitions, he was a member of Team USA during the 2023 Americas Selection and returns this year with the ambition of qualifying his team for the Pastry World Cup Grand Final, further demonstrating his commitment to excellence at the highest level of the international pastry scene.
