Victor Lara

The Path

A Head Chef role at Amy Austin from 2024 marked an early step into clear responsibility for Victor Lara. That position suggests a kitchen trusted to him not for spectacle, but for output, consistency, and day-to-day control. From there, the work expanded into multiple rooms rather than one fixed format. Since 2024, he has been Executive Chef of Alpenblick - Swiss Bistro and chef of Suertudo, moving between titles with the steadiness of someone building a body of work across different service styles while keeping the same core approach intact.

The Work Today

Directness sits at the center of Victor Lara’s cooking. The phrase "food and people" points to a kitchen that treats hospitality as exchange, not performance. In both Alpenblick - Swiss Bistro and Suertudo, the role asks for precision on the pass and attention to the room. The work is about giving each plate clear intent and keeping the atmosphere aligned with it.

Career - Executive Chef — Alpenblick - Swiss Bistro, Wilderswil, Switzerland - Chef — Suertudo, Dublin, Ireland (2024–present) - Head Chef — Amy Austin (from 2024)

Signature

Victor's signature dishes include camotito, pescado zarandeado, lamb birria tacos, and margaritas. Read together, they show a kitchen moving across different registers: camotito bringing warmth, pescado zarandeado carrying smoke and char, lamb birria tacos leaning into richness, and margaritas adding brightness. The range suggests a chef working comfortably between depth, comfort, and the kind of flavors that keep a menu immediate.

In Their Words “I am passionate about food and people.”

Acclaim

Victor's honors include Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024).

FAQ What is Victor Lara's current role? Victor Lara is Executive Chef. Where did Victor Lara work before? Victor Lara's earlier career included Amy Austin. What recognition has Victor Lara received? Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024).