Jen Gerodias

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Founder at Casa Luisa (Kusina Pandemia, Corporation)

Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

Overview

Jen Gerodias is a seasoned culinary entrepreneur and founder of the destination restaurant Casa Luisa. A Le Cordon Bleu Paris graduate, she leverages her vast expertise in consulting, product development, and commissary systems, having helped launch over 40 restaurants from fine dining to quick service.

Outside the kitchen, Jen is a mother of two who embraces a "slow living" lifestyle, which inspired the creation of Casa Luisa after moving to Laguna. She is passionate about collaborating with artists and supports brands that prioritize meticulous, small-batch production and artisanal crafts.

For a designers exhibition, she created a sensory experience where each dish was a unique culinary interpretation of a specific hat from the collection.

Personality Overview

Fair-minded

Example Driven

Good Listener

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.  They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.

Topics They Care About

Culinary Entrepreneurship
A serial founder who has built multiple successful ventures, from a restaurant consulting firm and a commissary to her current destination restaurant, Casa Luisa.
Food System Development
Specializes in creating efficient food systems, including product R&D, costing, and large-scale commissary production for restaurant chains and food retail industries.
Heirloom Filipino Cuisine
Passionate about blending classical French techniques with traditional Filipino heirloom recipes, drawing inspiration from her family and childhood food memories to create her menus.

Media Appearances

Jen has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2020
Founder at Casa Luisa (Kusina Pandemia, Corporation)
8-2018 - 2-2021
Executive Chef/ CEO at CommiPlus Kitchen Services Inc.
8-2014
Executive Chef and Co-founder at Launch Lab Consulting
4-2011 - 7-2018
Executive Chef/ Chief Operator of Commissary at Giabella Foods Corporation
11-2008 - 8-2009
Line Cook and Pastry Assistant at La Folie

Education

2006 - 2007
Grand Diplôme from Le Cordon Bleu Paris
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Science - BS Economics and Business Administration from Saint Mary's College of California

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Exp : 15 Location : Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Casa Luisa (Kusina Pandemia, Corporation)
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Insights For Selling To Jen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision
  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal

DONT's

  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jen is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jen

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jen move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Jen take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Jen

Personality Compatibility


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