Andrea Melendez

Andrea Melendez is an accomplished culinary professional specializing in pastry and bakery, currently serving as the Executive R&D Chef for Bakery & Pastry at Kitopi since April 2024. Prior experience includes roles as Chef Consultant at AM Consultancy and Brand Chef at Woop, the naughty juice bar, where Andrea focused on recipe development, kitchen design, and staff training. Andrea has held significant positions, such as Head Pastry Chef at Baker and Spice Dubai and Kizmet Restaurant, as well as Pastry Chef at Waka Restaurant and LALUZ Dubai. Earlier in the career trajectory, Andrea was involved in various pastry roles, including positions at Astrid&Gaston and La Décima. Educational qualifications include a Pastry Diploma and an Expert Barista certification from Le Cordon Bleu, complemented by a Bachelor in Service Management from Universidad de Piura.