Shaun Velez
Daniel
Born and raised in the Bronx, Pastry Chef Shaun Velez graduated from the French Culinary Institute, now known at the International Culinary Center, in 2008. Following his studies, he established his career in the award-winning kitchens of Chef Daniel Boulud, where he worked closely with his mentor and James Beard Award winning Pastry Chef Ghaya... READ MORE
Born and raised in the Bronx, Pastry Chef Shaun Velez graduated from the French Culinary Institute, now known at the International Culinary Center, in 2008. Following his studies, he established his career in the award-winning kitchens of Chef Daniel Boulud, where he worked closely with his mentor and James Beard Award winning Pastry Chef Ghaya Oliveira at both Boulud Sud and Restaurant DANIEL.
In 2018, Shaun returned back to the Daniel Boulud family, this time as the Executive Pastry Chef at Café Boulud. Two years later, Chef Daniel tapped Shaun for the executive pastry chef position at his acclaimed restaurant, DANIEL. As Pastry Chef at DANIEL, Shaun continues to hone his craft by employing innovative techniques to transform classic desserts into modern creations, working on stunning constructions with the very best ingredients he can find. Most recently in 2024, Shaun was named La Liste’s Pastry Chef of the Year.
