Chef Jennifer Maune

09/10/2026

I’m excited we have the first The Garden Table Foundation committee meeting tonight to begin the important work of building the foundation’s future. We need your help! We’ll be focusing on fundraising for our capital projects, including the development of our teaching garden, creating a nonprofit center where children and families can learn, gather, and connect, and developing the programs that will bring our garden-to-table mission to life.

If you’re interested in volunteering your time, skills, or resources, or would like to become a corporate sponsor, we would love to have you join us in this effort. Together, we can create a place where children and families learn to grow, cook, connect, and nourish their communities in a sustainable way for generations to come. 🌿

09/02/2026

We had a successful Career Recruitment Event at . 🇫🇷✨

We’re already receiving resumes from talented students and professionals interested in joining our team at Restaurant Fleur and Fleur Pastry and Cafe. It an honor to see the interest in what we’re building and the opportunity to bring exceptional culinary talent to Arkansas.

A very special thank you to Director Chef William Groult and the entire Alumni Team for hosting us, supporting our vision, and believing in the restaurant concepts we are building. Our mission is rooted in the culture, standards, and philosophy of Chef Alain Ducasse.

The future of Fleur is bright, and I’m excited about the talented people who will help us bring it to life. 🌿🥂

08/31/2026

I’m excited to return to École Ducasse this week for a Career Recruitment event, connecting with talented students and culinary professionals about opportunities at Restaurant Fleur and Fleur Pastry and Cafe in Little Rock, Arkansas.

We’re looking for passionate, driven culinary professionals interested in internships and full-time positions across our restaurant and pastry operations. If you’re an École Ducasse student or alumnus, or you are a culinary professional in the area and interested in joining our team, I’d love to connect.

📩 Qualified applicants: Please reach out to me directly for details on the event or to schedule a meeting and learn more about opportunities at Restaurant Fleur.

We’re building something special in Little Rock, and I’d love for you to be part of it. 🌿🥂

08/28/2026

This is a wonderful surprise! Thank you University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College for the Distinguished Alumni Award, and ACC for the kind words. I’m honored to be recognized by an institution that has played such an important role in my journey…a reminder of how far hard work, perseverance, and a willingness to keep learning can take you.✨

🎉 Today we honor Jennifer Maune, recipient of the 2026 University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College Outstanding Alumni Award! Your dedication and achievements continue to inspire future generations.

UA-Pulaski Tech proudly recognizes Chef Jennifer Maune for her outstanding achievements in the culinary arts. Inspired by her grandmother’s kitchen, she pursued her passion at UA-Pulaski Tech, earning degrees in Culinary and Pastry Arts with the highest honors and national recognition. She later became a runner-up finalist on FOX’s MasterChef and advanced her training in France at Le Cordon Bleu and Ecole Ducasse. In fall 2026, she will open her flagship restaurant, Restaurant Fleur, in downtown Little Rock bringing her journey full circle and giving back to her community. UA-PTC is incredibly proud of our alumni and their accomplishments, and we look forward to experiencing Restaurant Fleur.

Congratulations, Chef Jennifer Maune, on this well-deserved honor—we can't wait to see all that's ahead!

08/25/2026

Proud to be headed to London next week to represent my Alma mater, École Ducasse, the top culinary institution in the world, as their nominee for the International Alum of the Year award.

“The International Alum of the Year Award recognises outstanding graduates who have made a significant contribution to their institution, profession, industry, and wider community, and those who use their international education to create meaningful impact both locally and globally.”

Grateful for the journey, for Chef Alain Ducasse, for the chef and business leaders who have provided mentorship, for my business partners, and the opportunity to continue building something that serves both people and the planet. 🌿

08/20/2026

Working on the final design selections for Restaurant Fleur. What do we think of this design inspo? This is AI so not the perfected design (the tables are separated and spaced out). But check out these gorgeous chandeliers and sconces I found at Safavieh?!? I’m trying out different options but so far think these add just the right touch of elegance.

Seeing all of the details come together makes me so excited to see Restaurant Fleur take shape. Still much to do, but we’re getting closer! 🤍

Design drafted by Hunt Design Group
Construction by Baldwin & Shell Construction Company

08/17/2026

We’re celebrating an important milestone for the The Garden Table Foundation. We received our 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation. Our mission is simple, but the impact we make is long lasting: connecting people to food from the garden to the table.

We’re teaching children and families how to grow their own food, cook with fresh ingredients, understand sustainability, and build a deeper connection to where food comes from, while helping address food insecurity in our communities.

Through teaching gardens and greenhouses, hands-on culinary education, school partnerships, food access initiatives, and opportunities for the next generation, we’re creating meaningful connections between people, food, and community. We are thrilled to see this vision take root. 🌱

Join us as a volunteer or corporate partner and help us build and shape the future. There is so much work to do, and we’d love to have you be part of it.