i. Biography
The Climb
At Ecole Ferrandi, Simon Horwitz picked up the kitchen language that matters most in trade: precision, repetition, and standards that do not bend. That training set the frame for a career that moved through high-pressure rooms one after another, with each post adding range without changing the core expectation of the work. He went on to work as chef at Bastide Saint-Antoine, chef at Oustau de Baumanière, chef at Strato in Courchevel, and chef at Balzac in Paris. The opening work sits in the same line. Simon Horwitz assisted Bertrand Grébaut for the opening at Septime (from 2011) and participated in the opening at Crom'exquis, where the job was not only to cook but to help a room take shape. Those are the kinds of assignments that test timing, coordination, and the ability to keep standards intact while a service is still finding its footing. Today, Simon is chef of Elmer.
Today
At Elmer, the earlier stations are still legible in the work. The Ferrandi training, the chef roles, and the opening experience with Bertrand Grébaut and Pierre Meneau sit behind the title and give the present role its structure. The value here is not in decoration; it is in the carryover of habits built in kitchens that demand control. Established houses, openings, and repeated responsibility each sharpen a different part of the craft. In Simon Horwitz’s case, the result is a profile that reads as accumulation: each step prepared the next, and Elmer is where that line comes together.
Recognition
The record itself is the recognition. Simon Horwitz held chef roles at Oustau de Baumanière, Strato, and Balzac, then moved into the opening work at Septime and Crom'exquis before taking on Elmer. That sequence signals repeat trust in demanding kitchens, which is often the clearest measure in this trade. Read together, the assignments form a practical map: school, chef posts, opening experience, and the current role at Elmer. It is a career built through responsibility rather than ceremony, with each stop adding another layer of proof.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Simon
What is Simon Horwitz's current role?
As of 2026, Simon Horwitz is Chef.
Where did Simon Horwitz train or study?
Simon Horwitz trained at Ecole Ferrandi.
