i. Biography
Frédéric Delormes took the Head Chef role at Le Palace de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, France, in 2026, bringing continuity to a house whose identity he had already helped shape from within.
The Climb
In the kitchen hierarchy, progression can be read in timing as much as title. Frédéric Delormes moved from Chef de cuisine work at Le Palace de Menthon from 2024 to Head Chef in 2026, a shift that reads as accumulation rather than interruption. That same line of work also places him at FishHouse, where the role points to range beyond one dining room, while keeping his base in the discipline of a palace kitchen.
Today
At Le Palace de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, France, Delormes holds the Head Chef post, where the job extends past execution into orchestration. The work of that role sits across service pace, dining-room tone, and the visual order of the plate. In a setting like Le Palace de Menthon, leadership is measured in how consistently those parts hold together from the first glance to the final bite.
Signature
Seabass ceviche with passionfruit and Black Paella with squid ink are listed among Delormes’s signature dishes. One works in brightness and lift, with the passionfruit sharpening the ceviche’s edge; the other leans darker, with squid ink giving the paella its black tone and heavier visual register. Taken together, the pair shows a cook working in contrast: freshness against richness, clarity against depth, restraint against impact.
Recognition
The clearest dated markers in Delormes’s record are 2024 and 2026 at Le Palace de Menthon. The earlier date marks his work there as Chef de cuisine, and the later one marks the Head Chef appointment. Those two points define the ascent: the same house, the same kitchen, and a step up in responsibility that made his position in the venue explicit.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Frédéric Delormes's current role?
As of 2026, Frédéric Delormes is Head Chef.
Where did Frédéric Delormes work before?
Frédéric Delormes's earlier career included Le Palace de Menthon.
