Kalen Hendrick

Kalen Hendrick is an accomplished culinary professional specializing in pastry with extensive experience across various prestigious establishments. Currently serving as Executive Pastry Chef at JF Restaurants since May 2021 and operating as a self-employed Pastry Chef since June 2019, Kalen has demonstrated expertise in consulting, menu design, production planning, recipe troubleshooting, and kitchen design. Previous roles include Pastry Sous Chef at Dominique Ansel Bakery, Bakery Manager at Le Quignon Bakery, and Bakery Production Manager at Madruga Bakery, along with notable positions at La Centrale, Casa Tua Cucina, and sbe Lifestyle Hospitality. Kalen began a culinary career at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and holds an AAS in Bakery and Pastry from Dallas College, complemented by a High School Diploma from American School.