Pastry Chef at Eleven Madison Park
Aug 2022 - Present
Eleven Madison Park · New York
Leading the pastry programme for a plant-based fine dining restaurant. Developed entirely new vegan dessert techniques using seasonal botanicals.
May 2019 - Jul 2022
Alinea · Chicago
Assisted in creating avant-garde dessert courses for a three-Michelin-star tasting menu. Specialised in edible art installations.
Culinary Institute of America
“Elena has completely reimagined what plant-based dessert can be. Her creativity and technical mastery are unparalleled.”
Daniel Humm
Chef-Owner