Portrait of Ivan Saez
i. Biography
The Climb
Madrid kitchens tend to sort chefs by station discipline and pressure tolerance, and Ivan Saez moved through that ladder in sequence: chef executive at Lagrimas Negras, then chef executive at Senzone, then head chef at Zorzal. The work at Desencaja, Madrid, paseo de La Habana followed, adding another room to the same record of service, pace, and control. At Chalet Social (Madrid), Saez has led the kitchen since 2023. The position sits on top of a route built through successive posts rather than noise, with the emphasis on steady command of the pass.
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Today
Since 2023, Ivan Saez has been chef at Chalet Social (Madrid), continuing from a career shaped by head chef and chef executive roles in Madrid kitchens.
Career - chef — Chalet Social, Club de Campo Villa de Madrid (2023–present) - chef executive — Lagrimas Negras - chef executive — Senzone - head chef — Zorzal - chef — Desencaja, Madrid, paseo de La Habana
Signature
Un viaje a la Luna is among Ivan Saez's signature dishes, the kind of named plate that anchors a chef's identity inside a restaurant rather than outside it.
Recognition
Ivan Saez has received Michelin Guide, Bib Gourmand. Bib Gourmand and Cocinero en Progresión are the honors attached to Ivan Saez, marking the work at a level recognized by peers and guides alike.
FAQ Where did Ivan Saez work before? Ivan Saez's earlier career included Lagrimas Negras, Senzone, and Zorzal. What recognition has Ivan Saez received? Bib Gourmand.
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