Michel Albert Roux Jr.

Michel Roux Jr. is a French-born British chef, restaurateur, and TV presenter best known for MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC One. He is the son of legendary chef Albert Roux and former chef-patron of the two-Michelin-starred Le Gavroche.

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Michel Albert Roux Jr.'s Profile

Michel Roux Jr. was born on 23 May 1960 in Pembury, Kent, England. He is the son of renowned chef Albert Roux and nephew of Michel Roux Sr., founders of the iconic restaurant Le Gavroche.

He was educated in France and initially trained outside the kitchen, including time working in finance and even serving in the French military. However, he later returned to his culinary roots, training under top chefs in France.

Roux Jr. joined the family restaurant Le Gavroche in London, eventually becoming head chef. Under his leadership, the restaurant retained two Michelin stars for many years, cementing his reputation as one of the UK’s leading chefs.

He became widely known to television audiences as a judge on MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC One, serving from 2009 to 2019.

He lives in London and Switzerland and continues to work in hospitality, consultancy, and media alongside his family life.

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Personal Life

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Married

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Children

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Emily Roux

Biological child

Other parent: Giselle Roux

Education

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  • Left high school to take up an apprenticeship in a professional kitchen
  • After fulfilling his military service, he began his culinary journey through hands-on experience in several restaurants

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  • Income accumulated while presenting food-related programmes
  • Revenue accumulated while running michelin-star restaurants
  • Revenue from cookbook sales including, The French Kitchen and Michel Roux at Home

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