In the role, Roux will work on creating bespoke client menus, guest appearances in client dining restaurants, attend client and team events and support the chefs of Restaurant Associates.
Following in her family’s cooking footsteps, Michael Roux Jr’s daughter, Emily, launched her career in the restaurants of Paris and went on to work at Alain Ducasse’s restaurant, La Trattoria, in Monaco. She then moved back to Paris and pursued her career at restaurants including Michelin-starred le 39V and two Michelin-starred Akrame.
Emily Roux said: “I’m excited to be cooking alongside my family and Restaurant Associates. I’m looking forward to working with clients and chefs to create inspiring, bespoke menus that are of world class quality. There’s exceptionally talented chefs working in the business and I can’t wait to join the team and share all that I have learnt from my experience and upbringing.”
Restaurant Associates has a longstanding relationship with the Roux family, and currently works in partnership with Albert and Michael Roux Jr, after their Roux Fine Dining organisation was acquired by Compass Group UK & Ireland in 1993. Both act exclusively as consultants for Restaurant Associates.
Michel Roux Jr said: “I’m pleased that our Roux dynasty is being continued by my very talented daughter. It’s great that we’re able to continue our special relationship with Restaurant Associates and work side by side as a family, to create food that is of the highest standard. I’m particularly looking forward to working together at events, where I know our skills will perfectly compliment the others.”
James Boyle, managing director of Restaurant Associates, said: “We’re proud to work in association with the Roux family and to keep this legacy going with a new generation of talent in Emily. We love working with such creative and innovative chefs – it’s inspiring for our people, clients and customers.”