Joni Ketonen
Chef with 20+ years in Michelin & award-winning kitchens, specialising in R&D, private cheffing and events
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Chef with 20+ years in Michelin-starred and award-winning kitchens across UK, Nordics, Australia. I specialise in menu R&D, fine dining, bar snacks. Known for disciplined kitchens, strong team training, and tight food cost control. Looking for R&D projects, private cheffing roles, and events. UK right to work. Available immediately.
Experience
Executive Chef | Kwant, Mayfair 2023–2026
Opened site. Created bar snack + 7-course tasting menus. Award: Best Bar Food Menu UK 2024, Class Bar Magazine. Food cost control.
Head Chef | Eldr, Pantechnicon 2020–2021
Opened restaurant from concept. Michelin Plate awarded. Led brigade of 20. Menu development, suppliers, labour + food cost strategy.
Senior Sous Chef | No.5 Social, Mayfair 2018–2020
Rebrand + reopening. Michelin Plate. R&D savoury + pastry. Training + efficiency systems.
Chef de Partie | The Fat Duck, Bray 2010–2012
3 Michelin stars. High standards, training stagiaires, section management
Education
Espoo Vocational School | Culinary Arts 2000–2003
Nordic Chef Competition 2009 - Competitor
