Le Bernardin
Benjamin Pauly has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in front-of-house roles. Currently serving as a Front Waiter at Le Bernardin since November 2021, Benjamin has previously held positions such as Captain at Boulud Sud and David Bouley, and also worked as a Captain at Bouley at Home. Earlier experience includes roles as Chef de Rang at L'Arpège and Maison Rostang, where tasks involved ensuring excellent service and customer satisfaction. Benjamin's career began as Commis de Salle at APICIUS and Maisons Taillevent Paris. Educationally, Benjamin holds a Baccalauréat Professionnel in service from Lycée Jean Monnet.
Le Bernardin
Le Bernardin, New York's internationally acclaimed, 3-Michelin starred seafood restaurant by chef Eric Ripert and co-owner Maguy Le Coze, opened in 1986. The celebrated restaurant earned four stars from The New York Times three months after its opening and is the only restaurant to maintain the rating over the course of six reviews and over three decades. Le Bernardin continues to be recognized for its excellence in food service, earning its top spot on La Liste as the number one restaurant in the world as well as its designations as a World’s 50 Best, Forbes Four Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant. Under the guidance of wine director and celebrated sommelier Aldo Sohm, Le Bernardin’s wine program is distinguished with a 2009 James Beard Outstanding Wine Service award and as a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner