The Career So Far

Private Chef

Head Chef & Owner · Worldwide

Delivering bespoke dining experiences across Israel, Europe, and America. Designs and executes tailored menus for private clients and families, overseeing every detail from sourcing to service.

Milk & Honey Café

Restaurant Consultant · Jerusalem

Consulting on menu direction and kitchen operations — refining concept, costing, and execution for an elevated boutique café.

Reubens Deli & Restaurant

Head Chef · London

Head Chef at one of London's finest kosher restaurants, leading a team of 8 across the main kitchen and private events space. Owned VIP and luxury event menu development, operations, quality control, and food cost.

Chess Club, Mayfair

Chef de Partie · London

Worked across stations in an exclusive members-only club, executing weekly-changing menus to a high standard.

Under renowned chef Jackson Boxer

NEU Table Pop-Up

Head Chef & Owner · Herzliya Petuach

Founder and chef of a summer fusion tapas pop-up — an open-kitchen dining experience built around creativity, presentation, and guest interaction.

Bourbon Street Bar & Restaurant

Sous Chef · Herzliya

Drove menu innovation at a high-volume restaurant, creating and executing seasonal menus that elevated the dining experience.

Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Sous Chef · Herzliya Petuach

Managed a 12-chef brigade in the main kitchen; previously Chef de Partie at Herbert Samuel Restaurant.

Received the Ritz-Carlton 5-Star Award for excellence

Bistro 56

Sous Chef · Herzliya Petuach

Responsible for daily kitchen operations, team coordination, and menu execution in a high-volume restaurant.

The Kitchen

Sous Chef · Ramat Aviv

Ran dual-station operations specialising in gourmet salads, antipasti, and Mediterranean cuisine, leading team coordination through peak service.

Merav's Caterer

Head Chef · Ramat Aviv

Led kitchen operations for a premier catering company — custom menus and end-to-end execution for 50–600 guest events, from weddings to corporate functions, overseeing food costing and procurement.

Israel Defence Force

Chef for Senior Officers · IDF

Cooked for senior military officers and commanders, designing balanced, nutritious menus and executing to a high standard under field conditions.

Ta'am Restaurant

Sous Chef · Manchester, UK

Led menu innovation, staff development, and service operations — new dishes, seasonal rotations, and training the kitchen team on standards and execution.

Rimonim Meat Restaurant

Sous Chef / Assistant Manager · Manchester, UK

Oversaw restaurant and takeaway divisions — kitchen operations, staff training, and menu development for consistent quality across both service channels.