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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Place of birth'''
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| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |2008–present
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| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Progressive [[wikipedia:Indian_cuisine|Indian cuisine]]
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Current restaurant'''
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'''Valice Francis''' is an [[wikipedia:India|Indian]] chef and culinary consultant known for his work in progressive [[wikipedia:Indian_cuisine|Indian cuisine]] and international [[wikipedia:Fine_dining|fine dining]] establishments. He has served in leadership positions at notable restaurants including '''ROOH San Francisco''', '''Indian Accent New York''', '''Indian Accent New Delhi''', and '''Masala Library New Delhi'''. Francis is recognized for combining traditional Indian flavors with contemporary culinary techniques inspired by global gastronomy, operating across India, the United States, Bahrain, and the Cayman Islands.

He serves as Corporate Chef at '''Barnaan Restaurant''' in [[wikipedia:Connecticut|Connecticut]], United States.

== Early life ==

Valice Francis was born on 26 August in [[wikipedia:Delhi|Delhi]], India. He developed an interest in culinary arts at an early age and later pursued a professional career in hospitality and fine dining operations.

== Career ==

=== Early career ===

Francis began his culinary career in 2008 at the '''Trident BKC Hotel''' in [[wikipedia:Mumbai|Mumbai]], working as an Assistant Chef. During his tenure, he gained experience in butchery and Italian cuisine at the hotel’s Italian restaurant, Botocino.

In 2011, he joined '''The Leela Palace New Delhi''' at the luxury restaurant '''Le Cirque''', specializing in French and Italian gourmet dining. This experience contributed to his expertise in luxury hospitality and high-end restaurant management.

=== International culinary work ===

In 2013, Francis relocated to the Cayman Islands, joining '''Ragazzi Italian Restaurant''' as Sous Chef and later Outlet Chef, managing large-scale fine dining operations.

After returning to India in 2016, he joined '''Masala Library''' in New Delhi as Outlet Chef (Senior Sous Chef), working with innovative approaches to [[wikipedia:Molecular_gastronomy|molecular gastronomy]] and modern Indian cuisine.

In 2017, he became Chef de Cuisine at '''Indian Accent New Delhi''', overseeing kitchen operations for the restaurant’s large-format dining service.

=== Leadership roles ===

Francis later joined '''Hakuna Matata Ltd.''' as Executive Chef, managing culinary operations for progressive Indian restaurant '''Daarukhana''' and European-inspired bar dining venue '''Slide on 69'''.

In 2020, he was appointed Corporate Head Chef at '''Cucina Hospitality''' for '''The House of Celeste Restaurant''' in [[wikipedia:Gurugram|Gurugram]], Haryana, leading menu engineering and brand operations.

In 2021, Francis worked in Bahrain as Corporate Head Chef and consultant for '''MAF & Co Hospitality'''. He supervised multi-concept restaurant operations, including:
* '''Raju Bhai''' – progressive Indian cuisine
* '''Butcher’s Knife''' – steakhouse restaurant
* '''Shawarma Mama''' – Arabic shawarma venue

=== Indian Accent and ROOH ===

In 2022, Francis joined '''Indian Accent New York''' as Head Chef under celebrity chef [[wikipedia:Manish_Mehrotra|Manish Mehrotra]], managing high-end fine dining operations.

In 2023, Francis assumed leadership as Head Chef at '''ROOH San Francisco''', directing culinary operations for the progressive Indian establishment. During his tenure, the restaurant earned recognition in the [[wikipedia:Michelin_Guide|Michelin Guide]] for its modern interpretations of Indian cuisine. He managed menu innovation, catering execution, and daily operations for a 90-cover dining room.

=== Corporate consulting ===

Francis subsequently joined '''Davol Restaurant''' and later '''Barnaan Restaurant''' in [[wikipedia:Connecticut|Connecticut]] as Corporate Chef. His portfolio focuses on modern Indian menu engineering, hospitality consulting, and international restaurant operations.

== Culinary style ==

Francis's culinary expertise focuses on:
* Progressive Indian cuisine
* [[wikipedia:Molecular_gastronomy|Molecular gastronomy]]
* Fine dining restaurant operations
* Multi-cuisine culinary management
* Menu engineering and recipe innovation

His philosophy blends classical Indian spices and traditional cooking methods with contemporary techniques drawn from global fine dining practices.

== Media and recognition ==

Valice Francis has been featured across food and lifestyle publications for his contributions to modern Indian dining. His work has appeared across digital media and television platforms, including television features on FOX TV.

His career and culinary work at ROOH San Francisco received coverage associated with the [[wikipedia:Michelin_Guide|Michelin Guide]] for progressive Indian gastronomy.

== Personal life ==

Francis resides and works in the United States.

== Related links ==

* [[wikipedia:Indian_cuisine|Indian cuisine]]
* [[wikipedia:Fine_dining|Fine dining]]
* [[wikipedia:Molecular_gastronomy|Molecular gastronomy]]
* [[wikipedia:Michelin_Guide|Michelin Guide]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/valicefrancis-864583235 Valice Francis on LinkedIn]
* [https://www.instagram.com/ Valice Francis on Instagram]

== References ==
* [https://www.newindiaabroad.com/english/food/indian-origin-chef-valice-francis-featured-in-michelin-guide Indian-origin chef Valice Francis featured in Michelin Guide] – ''New India Abroad''
* [https://www.fb101.com/rooh-sf-announces-valice-francis-as-new-executive-chef ROOH SF Announces Valice Francis as New Executive Chef] – ''FB101''


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