ELITE FRENCH ARTISAN CREDENTIALS.
A GENUINE AMERICAN MISSION.
Batchrise Academy is backed by some of the most prestigious artisan baking credentials in the world, a proven track record in Seattle, and a clear vision to scale healthier baking practices nationwide through education and franchising.
RENAUD LACIPIERE
FOUNDER & CEO
Renaud Lacipiere is a member of Les Compagnons du Devoir, one of France's most prestigious and selective artisan guilds. He has held this distinction since 2010, making him a rare voice in the U.S. artisan baking landscape.
His formal training includes a Certificate of Professional Abilities (C.A.P.) in Baking, a Vocational Training Diploma in Baking, and a French Culinary Academy Auditor Diploma.
Over a 15-year career spanning France, Scotland, England, and the U.S., Renaud has worked as a Head Baker, Master Baker Teacher at CFA des Compagnons, and co-founded The French Guys Bakery in Seattle, an award-winning bakery recognized by King 5, Eater, Frenchly, the Académie Culinaire de France, and the recipient of Seattle's People's Choice Award for Best Baguette.
This depth of experience across production, education, consulting, and business ownership gives Renaud both the technical mastery and business acumen to build and scale Batchrise Academy for regional and national U.S. reach.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2026 – Present: CEO & Founder — Batchrise Academy LLC (WA, USA)
- 2020 – Present: Head Baker / Co-Owner — The French Guys Bakery (WA, USA)
- 2021 – 2022: Head Baker / Chef Tourier — La Parisienne French Bakery (WA, USA)
- 2019 – 2020: Head Baker / Chef Tourier — L'Expérience Paris (WA, USA)
- 2018 – 2019: Founder — Les Pains et Cetera, International Consulting (International)
- 2017 – 2018: Technical Support Executive — Grands Moulins de Paris (UK)
- 2016 – 2017: Master Baker Teacher — CFA des Compagnons (France)
- 2015 – 2016: Head Baker — Bakery Thomas (France)
- 2014 – 2015: Head Baker / Business Management Certificate — Boulangerie Jaune (France)
- 2013 – 2014: Qualified Baker – Vocational Training 2 — Aux Saveurs des Senteurs (France)
- 2012 – 2013: Baker Manager — Dough Re Mi (Scotland)
- 2011 – 2012: Qualified Baker – Vocational Training 1 — Boulangerie L'épiaison (France)
- 2009 – 2011: Baker Apprentice — Bakery Beaumont (France)
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
- 2025: French Culinary Academy Auditor Diploma, Académie Culinaire de France, France
- 2025: Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Certificate, Coggno, USA
- 2025: Craft Serving (Alcohol Server Training) Certificate, WSLCB, USA
- 2023: Certified Food Protection Manager, AAA Food Safety, USA
- 2018: Health and Safety Certification, Délifrance, France
- 2014: Business Management Certificate, Strasbourg, France
- 2014: Vocational Training Diploma in Baking, Strasbourg, France
- 2012: English Language Course (Elementary Level A1), Portsmouth, England
- 2011: Certificate of Professional Abilities (C.A.P.) in Baking, Orléans/Tours, France
- 2010: European Mobility for Apprentices Certificate, GEG – Genuia e Gusto, Potenza, Italy
Batchrise Academy brings authentic French artisan baking education to culinary professionals and passionate home bakers across the United States. Our curriculum is rooted in more than a decade of Les Compagnons du Devoir training and 15 years of hands-on international experience.
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