Boqueria Restaurants
Praveen Pedankar is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience in the restaurant industry. Currently serving as a Sous Chef at Boqueria Restaurants since December 2021, Praveen oversees kitchen operations, leveraging exceptional cooking skills alongside managerial decision-making and team leadership. Previously, as a chef/partner at Chaatable from September 2018 to January 2021, and as Group Executive Chef for the Nanking Group of Restaurants from December 2009 to June 2015, Praveen managed dining experiences and trained staff while ensuring customer satisfaction and promoting the company's image. Praveen's educational background includes a National Apprenticeship (General Chef) from Taj Hotels & Resorts and a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from Bangalore University.
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Boqueria Restaurants
The culture at Boqueria is driven by a set of core values that empower employees to leave their egos at the door, embracing rigor, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Boqueria enjoys an industry leading retention rate and is committed to providing opportunities for advancement at all levels. Our employees also enjoy the learning opportunities the unique food and beverage training programs provide. Founded in 2006, Boqueria is an homage to founder Yann de Rochefort’s childhood summers spent exploring Barcelona’s local food markets. To bring to life his vision, Yann partnered with Spanish Chefs including Marc Vidal to develop a menu that marries classic Spanish dishes with seasonal, local market ingredients. Fourteen years later, Boqueria has become an institution, with locations across Washington D.C., Manhattan, and Chicago. Each location is a unique reflection of Yann’s passion for Spain and architectural design.