Portrait of Anthony Vasquez
i. Biography
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Kitchen progression is the thread here: Anthony Vasquez’s early work as a cook at Union Pasadena (2022) put him inside the daily discipline of service, where timing, repetition, and consistency set the base line. That kind of entry point matters. It is where a cook learns the operating language of the line before moving into bigger responsibility. The move from Union Pasadena (2022) to Executive Chef at La Mar Cebicheria in Lima, Peru marks a change in scope as much as title. In trade terms, it signals a shift from execution to oversight, with the added demands of pace, standards, and kitchen identity. Vasquez’s path shows that progression clearly: one role building into the next, with each step widening the field of responsibility.
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Where They Are Now
Today, Anthony is chef of BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
Career - Chef — BJ's Restaurants, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, US - Cook — Union Pasadena (2022) - Executive Chef — La Mar Cebicheria, Lima, Peru
FAQ Where did Anthony Vasquez work before? Anthony Vasquez's earlier career included Union Pasadena and La Mar Cebicheria.
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