Preceded by Thaddeus DuBois Succeeded by Susie Morrison | Name William Yosses Role Chef | |
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President George W. Bush
Barack Obama Alma mater New York City College of Technology
University of Toledo
Rutgers University Books The Perfect Finish, Desserts for Dummies Education Rutgers University, New York City College of Technology, University of Toledo Awards James Beard Foundation Award for Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America Nominations James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef, James Beard Award for Baking and Dessert | ||
William Yosses, '74, College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences Outstanding Alumnus Award
William "Bill" Yosses (born about 1952) is an American chef who is best known as co-author of the book Desserts For Dummies and for being the White House Executive Pastry Chef from 2007 to 2014. Yosses is now the owner of the pastry company Perfect Pie, which is based in New York City.
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- William Yosses 74 College of Languages Literature and Social Sciences Outstanding Alumnus Award
- Career
- References
Career
Yosses served apprenticeships in France, and also worked under Chef Patrice Boely and Sous Chef Daniel Boulud at The Polo Restaurant in New York City. He earned his A.A.S. degree at the New York City College of Technology in Hotel Management, a Master of Arts at Rutgers University in French Language and Literature and a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toledo in French Language.
Yosses is the successor to Thaddeus DuBois who left the same position in 2006. He served as a White House Holiday Pastry Chef for the 2006 holiday season. His most recent project has been to assist in the opening of Paul Newman's Dressing Room in Westport, Connecticut-a restaurant utilizing locally grown, artisanal and organic food sources. Other Executive Pastry Chef experience includes Josephs Citarella in New York City; planning, designing and opening the pastry department of Bouley Restaurant and Bakery and operating the pastry department of the Tavern on the Green Restaurant in New York City. Mr. Yosses was also Pastry Chef at Montrachet Restaurant in New York City.
President Barack Obama says of Yosses, "Whatever pie you like, he will make it and it will be the best pie you have ever eaten." Obama has also nicknamed Yosses "the Crust Master."
Yosses resigned from his White House position in June 2014. Yosses is leaving this position to work on a new project focusing on "food literacy" by teaching young children and adults about eating better. The New York Times lede used the hook that Michelle Obama is "partly to blame" for her requests to Yosses to make healthier food in smaller portions, but then went on to explain that this is because he found her to be "an inspiring boss", and his new project expands on the First Lady's Healthy Foods Initiative. He began replacing butter with fruit puree and sugar with honey and agave but he stated "I don't want to demonize cream, butter, sugar and eggs.” Yosses called the departure "a bittersweet decision.” In response to claims that he was leaving because of the First Lady's demands, Yosses clearly stated, "Not at all, no. We work together on improving — making desserts more delicious and more healthy. We're partners on that project."
Yosses is now the owner of the pastry company, "Perfect Pie" (http://www.perfectpie.com/) which is based in New York City.