Valerie Nin is the Executive Pastry Chef at Grill 23 & Bar, Boston’s premier steakhouse and seafood grill, where she oversees the restaurant’s pastry program. Nin uses seasonal ingredients to create vibrant dessert dishes that complement Grill 23’s classic steakhouse fare.

After earning her degree in Baking and Pastry Arts at Johnson & Wales University, Nin brought her skills to Himmel Hospitality Group in 2009, where she began her career as Pastry Sous Chef at Post 390. In 2012, she moved to Singapore, where she worked as a pastry chef for a restaurant group, developing globally-inspired desserts for their fine dining restaurants.

She returned to Boston in 2013, initially working at restaurants like Oleana and Sofra Bakery & Café, before rejoining Himmel Hospitality Group in 2015, this time as Pastry Sous Chef of Grill 23 & Bar. In August 2016, she assumed the role of Executive Pastry Chef.

When she’s not in the kitchen, Nin enjoys trying new activities like glass blowing or sailing, spending time at the beach and reading mystery novels. She is also studying to take the certified sommelier exam.