An accomplished Chef and Patissier, Leslie Chavez prides in a culinary career that has spanned over thirty years. An educator, chef mentor and catering professional, Leslie blends creativity with a comprehensive understanding of culinary protocols. Her experience in restaurant and catering environments has re-enforced Leslie’s standards for excellence, while allowing her to master culinary techniques in multiple disciplines.
Leslie is currently Chef and co-owner of Coriander Catering, and Chef at Monte Del Sol Charter School, where she plans and prepares daily catered health conscious meals for students and staff at Monte Del Sol. A creative and locally minded team builder, Leslie has filled in as Director of Food Services for Kitchen Angels, and a Sous Chef at Santa Fe School of Cooking and was a Pastry Chef instructor at Santa Fe Community College.