Dominique Crenn

Dominique Crenn made history as Indonesia’s first female head chef for the Intercontinental Hotel in Jakarta. Her early career in San Francisco in the late 1980s included roles at Stars, Campton Place, 2223 Market, and Yoyo Bistro. Returning to the US, she served as executive chef at Manhattan Country Club in Los Angeles, then Abode Restaurant and Lounge in Santa Monica. In 2008, Crenn joined Luce in San Francisco, earning her first Michelin star in 2009 and a second in 2010.

In November 2018, Crenn solidified her legendary status by becoming the first female chef in the US to receive three Michelin stars for Atelier Crenn. Crenn’s influence extends beyond her acclaimed restaurants. In 2016, she was honored with the Best Female Chef Award by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, followed by the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: West in 2018. Her innovative approach was featured on Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Chef’s Table’ in 2016.

Demonstrating versatile talent, she served as a culinary consultant for the 2022 film ‘The Menu,’ further solidifying her impact across entertainment mediums. Her most recent endeavors highlight continued prominence and social commitment. Crenn rejoined competitive television in 2022, appearing as an Iron Chef on ‘Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend.’ In 2024, Time magazine recognized her global impact, naming her one of the 100 most influential people. Beyond her culinary achievements, Crenn is dedicated to community work, transforming a restaurant into a community kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting farmers in Haiti through The Root Project initiative.