THE AWARDED CHEFS AT THE RESTAURANTS OF DAIOS COVE IN CRETE

RESORT EXECUTIVE CHEF

Our resort Executive Chef Marios Petrakis heads up the gastronomy team at the Cove, delivering expertise and creativity to the table. Marios brings vast experience in the global culinary sphere having honed his skills in Michelin-starred establishments in Spain, Denmark and the UK. His professional journey has seen him work with lauded chefs, cultivating priceless knowledge and an inventive mindset.

With a profound connection to Greek and Cretan culinary heritage, Marios oversees that each dining experience at the Cove is an exceptional one.

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Konstantinos is Executive Sous Chef at the Cove after serving as Head Chef at the Ocean Restaurant and more recently at the helm of RHO and Taverna. Konstantinos brings a wealth of experience working alongside our award-winning collaborators at Ducasse Conseil whilst delivering his innovative streak to the table and fusing ingredients in an innovative way. Expect a gastronomy journey sure to impress even the most discerning palate.

OCEAN RESTAURANT CHEF

Our Ocean Restaurant chef brings over a decade of expertise in Mediterranean cuisine, with an unwavering commitment to quality and an instinct for excellence in every detail. A natural leader in the kitchen, he crafts each service with precision and passion — delivering an exceptional dining experience that keeps guests coming back time and again.

RHO RESTAURANT & TAVERNA CHEF

Our chef ingeniously combines his deep exploration of exceptional Greek ingredients with a talent for crafting pleasant surprises for the palate at RHO and Taverna. Alexandros brings a thoughtful creativity to every dish, drawing on the finest local produce to deliver fresh, vibrant flavours that perfectly complement the sophisticated atmosphere.

PASTRY CHEF

Alexis Thomos is our Pastry Chef at the Cove, a talent carefully refined across some of the finest kitchens in Greece. Bringing with him a wealth of experience and a deep passion for his craft, Alexis approaches every creation with both precision and artistry. With a natural instinct for pushing boundaries and an eye for the extraordinary, he elevates the art of pastry into something truly memorable — transforming the finest seasonal ingredients into exquisite creations that delight the senses and leave a lasting impression on every guest.

PANGEA RESTAURANT SCHEF

Our Pangea chef, with roots in Crete, draws inspiration from the depth of Greek culinary tradition and a passion for authentic, pure flavours. At Pangea Restaurant, Manos Tzatzarakis brings the essence of creative Greek cuisine to life — championing seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and further elevating his craft through a collaboration with the award-winning Ducasse Conseil.

THE BEACH HOUSE CHEF

Ilias Zolotas brings a refined approach to contemporary cuisine with a distinct Japanese influence at The Beach House — crafting dishes that are as thoughtfully composed as the stunning Aegean backdrop they are served against. With an instinct for precision and a passion for bold, clean flavours, Ilias transforms the finest seasonal ingredients into an experience that is both effortless and extraordinary.