What is a poissonnier?
Career: Poissonnier
A Poissonnier is a chef in a professional kitchen who specializes in preparing and cooking fish and seafood dishes. This role is part of the classical French kitchen brigade system, where each chef has a specific area of expertise. The Poissonnier is responsible for selecting, cleaning, filleting, and cooking various types of fish and shellfish, as well as creating accompanying sauces and garnishes. Their expertise ensures that seafood dishes are of the highest quality and cooked to perfection.