Daniel Zach

Executive Chef | Culinari R&D | Consulting

Hod HaSharon, Center District, Israel

About

I am a Head chef with extensive global experience. My expertise: - Establishing and training food and beverage businesses for restaurants, hotels, and catering services - Leading inspiring workshops and developing strong, curious teams - Creating unique, creative concepts aligned with organizational goals - Driving innovation in culinary R&D I thrive in friendly, creative, and productive work environments, always aiming to elevate the experience. Passionate about food history and its influence on modern cuisine. Let's collaborate to bring your culinary vision to life! #CulinaryConsulting #FoodInnovation #HospitalityExpert

Experience

  • A.D Carmela LTD (Self-employed · 26 yrs 6 mos)
    • Independent Consultant
      Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

      Food Storyteller | Lecturer on the history of food. A journey to fascinating stories from the Age of Discovery and explorers to the wonders of Maimonides' diet from the 12th century and its virtues that are still relevant today.

    • Founder | CEO
      2000 - Present · 26 yrs 6 mos

      Concept Developer | R&D | Consulting Culinary Innovation

  • Founder | CEO at Lali Food Truck- caffe
    Sep 2018 - 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Food truck in the ecological lake in Hod Hasharon. A unique concept serving coffee, smoothies and pizza in nature.

  • Co-Founder | CEO | R&D at Restaurant Asia Monica
    2010 - 2022 · 12 yrs

    The innovative and bold concept included a bar alongside an Asian kitchen serving Thai, Vietnamese and meticulous sushi alongside American diner dishes.

  • Training Manager at DAN GOURMET
    2013 - 2014 · 1 yr

    Chef Instructor at the Higher Culinary Center for the Art of Cooking - Tel Aviv.

  • Executive Chef | Co-founder at Carmela Bistro
    2001 - 2013 · 12 yrs

    The first chef market-to-table restaurant in Israel Creative, meticulous food, based on fresh produce from the nearby Carmel Market, characterized by quality service and a European-Israeli atmosphere . - A luxurious and high-quality Israeli wine menu. - A German beer garden in the courtyard. - The restaurant has won numerous awards and global recognition. - First collaboration with my friend Uri Yirmiyas (Uri Buri)