Chef
Zakaria Mahfoud
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Crozet, France
i. Biography
Coming Up
Zakaria Mahfoud’s path has been shaped by a rapid passage through some of contemporary dining’s most exacting kitchens, each step adding another layer of precision, pace, and polish to his style. He began as sous chef at Groupe Mauro Colagreco (2021–2022), where the discipline of a high-performance kitchen set the tempo for what followed. From there, he moved to Ducasse Paris (2022–2023) as Chef de partie, a role that demanded sharp focus and steady control, the kind of work that refines a cook’s instinct as much as their technique. His progression continued with a pair of sous chef roles that further broadened the terrain: The Maybourne Riviera (2023), followed by Auberge du Jeu de Paume (2023–2024). Taken together, those years suggest a chef moving with confidence through demanding environments, learning to adapt to different rhythms while keeping his standards intact. In 2024, he stepped up to Head Chef at JIVA HILL RESORT (2024–2025), a position that marked a clear elevation in responsibility and presence. The following chapter saw him return to the sous chef rank at La Table de Courcelles - Château de Courcelles (2025), another stop in a career built on rigorous kitchens and exacting expectations. Today, Zakaria is Head Chef of Porcelain_Co (since 2026) and Executive Chef of Le Jardin - restaurant italien, where his experience across these varied houses now gathers into a more distinctive personal direction.
Where They Are Now
At this stage, Zakaria Mahfoud stands in a position shaped by movement, repetition, and reinvention: from sous chef to Chef de partie, from Head Chef back into a sous chef role, and then onward again into leadership. That sequence speaks to a cook who has not simply advanced in title, but accumulated a practical fluency in how serious kitchens operate from the inside out. The result is a profile defined less by flamboyance than by authority earned in service, in timing, in the daily discipline of the pass. His current roles at Porcelain_Co (since 2026) and Le Jardin - restaurant italien place him at the point where accumulated technique can be translated into a clearer culinary voice. The trajectory suggests a chef comfortable with pressure, attentive to detail, and experienced in the kind of kitchens where consistency is everything and every service is a test of composure.
Signature
Zakaria Mahfoud is focused on Seasonal Italian cooking.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Zakaria
Where did Zakaria Mahfoud work before?
Zakaria Mahfoud's earlier career included Groupe Mauro Colagreco, Ducasse Paris, and The Maybourne Riviera.
What is Zakaria Mahfoud known for?
Italian cuisine.
