JF Restaurants
Sofia Schlieben is an experienced culinary professional currently serving as Corporate Pastry Chef at JF Restaurants since March 2023. Prior to this role, Sofia held positions as Culinary Director and Director of Operations for Vesuvio Bakery, PRINT. Restaurant, and The Press Lounge from April 2019 to March 2023, where menu development and standard operating procedures for bakeries and restaurants were key responsibilities. Previous experience includes roles as Chef Consultant, Pastry Chef at JF Restaurants, Pastry Chef de Partie/Chocolatier at Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, Junior Pastry Chef at Veritas Restaurant, and Pastry Cook at Altamarea Group. Sofia's career began with an externship at Jean-Georges Management. Education includes some college coursework at Hunter College after graduating from Rudolf Steiner School NYC.
JF Restaurants
A New York City Based Restaurant Group Focused on Creativity, Design and Hospitality. Chef John Fraser is the accomplished restaurateur behind Manhattan's NIX and The Loyal. JF Restaurants also operates collaboratively as Food and Beverage Partner to The Times Square EDITION Hotel and the Metropolitan Museum Dining Room. In 2019 and 2020 JF Restaurants will open the West Hollywood EDITION and The Loyal Aventura