Chef
Jon Snyder
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- New York City, New York, United States
i. Biography
The Climb
Gelato brands reward operators who can hold product, identity, and scale together, and Jon Snyder’s work is defined by that balance. After studying at Columbia College and Columbia Business School, he moved into the category through Ciao Bella gelato brand, where he served as founder until 1989. That early role points to a career built on more than taste alone: the discipline to give a product structure, and the instinct to keep it commercially durable. In New York City, that same approach shaped Il Laboratorio del Gelato, founded in 2002 and still led by Jon Snyder as founder and owner. The name is direct, and the business behind it follows suit: a long-running commitment to flavor with a clear point of view, tested in a market that does not forgive loose execution.
Today
In 2002, he founded Il Laboratorio del Gelato. He has been its owner from 2002 to present.
Signature
Campari sorbet is listed among Jon Snyder’s signature dishes. It fits the line of work: a flavor-led item that reads clearly, with the kind of restraint and precision that suit a career centered on gelato rather than ornament.
Recognition
The public record here is straightforward: founder and owner of a New York City gelato company with Jon Snyder’s name attached to its making and maintenance. That is the recognition on offer, and in trade terms it is substantial enough—an extended record of authorship, continuity, and control.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Jon
What is Jon Snyder's current role?
As of 2026, Jon Snyder is Owner.
Where did Jon Snyder train or study?
Jon Snyder trained at Columbia College and Columbia Business School.
