Nicolas Blanc
Executive Pastry Chef
Four Seasons Tenure
- 2017 – 2020, now since 2024
- First Four Seasons Assignment: Pâtissier, Le Cinq at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
Employment History
- Cheval Blanc, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris; Hotel du Castellet; Hotel le K2; Restaurant Peir
Awards
- Cheval Blanc Restaurant Plénitude awarded 3 Michelin Stars 2023; part of the team under Chefs Maxime Frédéric and Arnaud Donckele
Education
- Lycée Hotelier Quercy Périgord-Souillac Pastry Diploma
Birthplace
- Toulouse, France
Languages Spoken
- French, English
Expert Pâtissier Nicolas Blanc was born and raised in the town of Toulouse in the south of France and discovered his passion for pastry at a young age, which naturally led him to pursue a formal education in pastry, at his alma mater the Lycée Hotelier Quercy Périgord-Souillac.
Completing his formal training in 2014, Nicolas holds more than ten years experience working in the luxury hotel industry with prestigious appointments throughout France including at Cote d’Azur, Courchevel and in Paris where he served as the Pâtissier for three Michelin-starred establishment Le Cinq at Four Seasons Hotel George V from 2017 to 2020.
With a deep-rooted dedication to his craftsmanship and a commitment to excellence, Nicolas’s next significant career milestone saw him a part of the LVMH group and opening team for the hotel Cheval Blanc Paris (2020 – 2024). Initially overseeing the pastry department for the gastronomic restaurant, wherein he contributed to the restaurant’s three Michelin star rating, before his role then expanded to encompass a more global position responsible for overseeing the brand’s pastry offerings.
For his next posting, commencing September 2024, Nicolas joined Four Seasons Hotel Sydney as Executive Pastry Chef overseeing the Hotel’s astry department alongside Mode Kitchen & Bar and the luxurious Art of Cake Collection. His extensive experience and innovative approach to pastry-making promises to continue to elevate the Hotel’s culinary offerings to new heights.
