Executive Chef / Owner

Born in Puerto Rico and growing up throughout Mexico before eventually landing in the American Southwest, Chef Andrew Bachelier was immersed in vibrant food cultures from his earliest days. But like many other chefs, Bachelier’s true passion for cooking was ignited while working alongside his grandmother and mother in the kitchen.

Bachelier's prolific career began with apprenticeships in some of New York’s finest restaurants. He then returned to San Diego, where he honed his skills at Addison (***) for six years alongside Chef William Bradley. Subsequently, he took on the role of Executive Chef at Cucina Enoteca, contributing to the opening of several beloved venues dedicated to authentic Italian cuisine.

In 2016, Bachelier was appointed Executive Chef to launch Campfire. There, his ambitious and inventive menu, showcasing Southern California's bounty of produce through the lens of live fire cooking, garnered national acclaim, earning him a feature in Michelin's first-ever California guide. Campfire remains a cherished community cornerstone that transformed Carlsbad Village and ultimately paved the way for his next passion project: Jeune et Jolie.

Inspired by the rising movement of nouvelle French cuisine he discovered on a trip to Paris with Larah, Bachelier returned to partner with Campfire owner John Resnick to open Jeune et Jolie, a modern French restaurant that would honor recipes and techniques of the past, without being beholden to traditional flavors. Jeune et Jolie’s rise was meteoric and saw Bachelier cooking his most ambitious and inspired food to date, before unfortunately being halted by the global pandemic.

It was during these lockdowns that Bachelier was prompted to reevaluate his priorities, opting instead to spend time with his young family after a distinguished 22 year career. The opening of Atelier Manna finds Chef Andrew at a new beginning, where he is free to chase creative sparks with some of his most trusted collaborators, while staying close to home and setting the stage for the next act of his impressive career.