Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
TELEVISION EXPERIENCE
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Dimitris Tsikilis

Executive Chef
Athens

Summary

Executive Chef with extensive expertise in Mediterranean & Japanese gastronomy, culinary consulting, menu engineering, sushi handling and fusion concept development. Recognized for strong TV presence, creative recipe innovation, kitchen management and high-end dining execution.

Professional in culinary operations with strong background in managing kitchen environments and ensuring seamless service. Skilled in menu planning, inventory management, and maintaining high food safety standards. Strong collaborator focused on achieving team goals and adapting to dynamic environments. Known for reliability, leadership, and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

TV Culinary Host

ERT National TV
01.2024

Competitor

MasterChef Greece
01.2017

Consultant Chef

To Kyma Restaurant
05.2025 - 09.2025

Executive Chef

Royal Palette Restaurant, Voco Hotels
10.2024 - 04.2025

Executive Chef

Sentinelle
01.2023 - 01.2024

Consultant Chef

Mediterraneano Restaurant
01.2022 - 01.2023

Executive Chef

Horizons Lycabettus
01.2021 - 01.2022

Executive Chef & R&D; Manager

Stergiou Family Co
01.2020 - 01.2021

Executive Chef

Foinikas Square
01.2019 - 01.2020

Executive Sous Chef

Grand Hyatt
01.2018 - 01.2019

Education

High School Diploma -

Le Monde Institute of Hotel And Tourism Studies /
Athens
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Technical High School
Athens
04.2001 -

Skills

Mediterranean Cuisine

TELEVISION EXPERIENCE

  • MasterChef – Star – 2018
  • Top Chef Greece – 2022
  • TV Culinary Host ‘Mpampades’ – ERT – 2023

Timeline

Consultant Chef

To Kyma Restaurant
05.2025 - 09.2025

Executive Chef

Royal Palette Restaurant, Voco Hotels
10.2024 - 04.2025

TV Culinary Host

ERT National TV
01.2024

Executive Chef

Sentinelle
01.2023 - 01.2024

Consultant Chef

Mediterraneano Restaurant
01.2022 - 01.2023

Executive Chef

Horizons Lycabettus
01.2021 - 01.2022

Executive Chef & R&D; Manager

Stergiou Family Co
01.2020 - 01.2021

Executive Chef

Foinikas Square
01.2019 - 01.2020

Executive Sous Chef

Grand Hyatt
01.2018 - 01.2019

Competitor

MasterChef Greece
01.2017

High School Diploma -

Le Monde Institute of Hotel And Tourism Studies /
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Technical High School
04.2001 -
Dimitris TsikilisExecutive Chef