Chef
José Figueroa
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Portrait of José Figueroa
i. Biography
Technique in José Figueroa’s work comes from formal study at Instituto de Banca de PR and Culinary Art School of Tijuana, where the basics were laid down with discipline and repetition. That foundation carries into the kitchens of the San Juan area, where José Figueroa worked as chef and built his standing through regional service. Today In San Francisco, the line between refinement and service is visible in the work José Figueroa does now: sous chef at Cavaña SF and cook at The Salvation Army's Harbor Light Center. José Figueroa also works as private chef, founder of La Carmelita, balancing those posts across different kinds of service without changing the register of the work.
Career - Private chef - Founder, La Carmelita, Tijuana, Baja California - Sous chef, Cavaña SF, San Francisco - Cook, The Salvation Army's Harbor Light Center - Chef, Restaurants in the San Juan area, San Juan area Education: Instituto de Banca de PR; Culinary Art School of Tijuana
Signature
Del Patio 2012 is the named signature tied to José Figueroa’s work.
In Their Words “My lifestyle. A way to express my passion and inspiration thru food.”
FAQ What is José Figueroa's current role? José Figueroa is Sous Chef. Where did José Figueroa train or study? José Figueroa trained at Instituto de Banca de PR and Culinary Art School of Tijuana. What recognition has José Figueroa received? Chef Revelación (2025).
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