Our Chefs

Our world class chefs have trained and worked in the finest restaurants and hotels in the world. They have extensive experience with Michelin-star restaurants and have won numerous awards.

All of our chefs understand what it takes to prepare you for an exciting career in the culinary industry.

At Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa, your chef instructor could be:

An award winning Master Sculptor
A gold medalist from a premier culinary arts competition
A world class chef with many years of experience working at the finest hotels and restaurants in the world
A renowned pastry chef who has worked at the finest pastry shops in the world

Chef Vincent Koperski

CUISINE INSTRUCTOR

Origin:

Denain, France

Professional Background:

Head Chef, Auberge Lou Nieu D’aïgle, Lieuche
Cuisine Chef Instructor, Le Cordon Bleu Japan
Chef Director, Riviera Marriott La Porte, Monaco
Executive Chef, Marriott Hotel. Tbilisi
Executive Chef, JW Marriott Hotel. Rio de Janeiro
Cuisine Chef, Renaissance Hotel. Sao Paolo

Career Highlights:

Brevet de Technicien Supérieur
Culinary Excellence Award, Marriott Hotels Latin America
Prepared dinner for Presidents George W. Bush and Mikhail Saakashvili

Specialties:

Contemporary Cuisine

Chef Atifa Prinsloo

CUISINE INSTRUCTOR

Origin:

Queensland, Australia

Professional Background:

22+ years of culinary experience across Australia, Hong Kong, Vancouver, and Ottawa
Culinary professional with experience at prestigious 5-star hotels, including Sheraton, Palazzo Versace, and Hyatt Regency in Australia
Led and developed high-performing culinary teams at Disneyland Resort Hong Kong
Restaurant Head Chef, JW Marriott Hong Kong – Specialized in menu design, fine dining, and leading high-performing culinary teams
Head Chef, MARKET by Jean-Georges, Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver – Oversaw all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional quality and guest experiences
Culinary & Hospitality Academic Lead, LaSalle College Vancouver – Mentored and trained future chefs, developing curriculum and industry programs, managing events, and delivering Red Seal certification and British Columbia competition training

Career Highlights:

External collaborator supporting community charities and initiatives, such as 'Help Change My City',' Growing Chefs', and 'Heart Tattoo Society"
Coordinator of industry work placements and training programs
Recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award
Worked under Jean-Georges as Head Chef at MARKET, Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver
Member, mentor, and judge of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and Culinary Team Canada

Chef Yann Le Coz

Head chef instructor

Origin:

Belon (Brittany), France

Professional Background:

Executive Pastry Chef, Intercontinental Hotel, Festival City, Dubai
Senior Chef Instructor, - AT Sunrice Global Chef Academy, Singapore
Executive Pastry Chef, The World Residensea, Miami, USA
Executive Pastry Chef, Fullerton Hotel, Singapore 5*
Pastry Chef restaurant le grand Vefour Paris 3-star Michelin

Career Highlights:

Most outstanding Chef Instructor 2012 - AT Sunrice Global Chef Academy, Singapore

Specialties:

Plated Dessert, Boulangeries, Chocolate

Chef Beatrice Dupasquier

Pastry Chef Instructor

Origin:

Mâcon, France

Professional Background:

Executive Pastry Chef Sandy Lane, 5 Diamonds Barbados
Executive Pastry Chef Jumby Bay Island, Antigua & Barbuda
Chef Owner – Praline, French Pastry Shop, Lisbon, Portugal
Executive Pastry Chef Sofitel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Pastry Chef The Square, London – 2 Star Michelin
Worked at restaurant L’auberge du Pere Bise, Talloires, France - 2 Star Michelin
Worked at Restaurant Georges Blanc, Vonnas, France - 3 Star Michelin

Career Highlights:

Awarded the prestigious honour of creating Best Dessert of Rio de Janeiro
Chef Owner of first traditional French pastry shop in Lisbon, Portugal

Specialties:

Traditional French Pastry

Chef Christophe Sportellini

Pastry Chef Instructor

Origin:

Cannes, France

Professional Background:

Executive Chef & Instructor: Maison Christian
Executive Sous-Chef: Le Fairmont Reine Elisabeth
R&D Director: Sélection Du Pâtissier
Chef Owner & Master Craftsman: Chocolaterie Sportellini
Pastry Chef: Le Castellaras Restaurant - Michelin Starred

Career Highlights:

2nd Place at Dessert of the Years Duval Leroy
Superior Masters Certificate in Pastry
3rd Place at World Chocolate Masters Selection Canada

Specialties:

Shop and Restaurant Pastry, Confectionery, Chocolate, Ice Cream, Artistic pieces of Sugar and Chocolate

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