Vicente L.

Vicente consistently exemplifies the core values that define Eataly’s culinary and organizational culture. An Eatalian for over a decade, Vicente has a proven record of maintaining high standards of execution across production, concepts, and volumes – an essential requirement in Eataly’s complex, multi-outlet environment. Vicente is loyal to our brand philosophy – keeping authenticity, product integrity, and guest experience at the heart of all he does.

Across the team, Vicente is known for his reliability and can always be trusted to deliver results under pressure while supporting back-of-house coordination and distribution. Finally, his role as a team leader has been instrumental. He fosters a collaborative kitchen culture, mentors junior staff, and drives performance through clear communication and accountability – contributing not only to day-to-day success but also to long-term team development. Vicente represents and safeguards the best of what Eataly has to offer!

What is your background?
“I am from Mexico and grew up in a town called San Juan Colon, Izúcarde Matamoros, Puebla I have worked in kitchens and restaurants for a long time. When I first moved to the United States, I worked as a dishwasher. From there, I grew my understanding of the kitchen and began cooking at higher and higher levels.”

What has your Eataly journey been like?
“I first joined Eataly in May of 2012. I began as a Sous Chef and earned a promotion to become Chef de Cuisine less than two years later. Eataly has given me so much room to grow professionally, and I have found that I enjoy my work more and more. In my role, I am responsible for production for our location. The fundamental foundation for this role is certainly demonstrating discipline, responsibility, and dedication to work.”

What advice do you have for a fellow Eatalian?
“Take pride in what you do and do it with intent. Initiative and accountability will take you very far.”

What are some fun facts about you?
“Outside of Eataly, I love spending time with my family and my pet, Bruno.”