Dennis Efthymiou

Chef Dennis Efthymiou is the Chef de Cuisine at Luce Restaurant and Bistro 888 in the Intercontinental San Francisco, where he oversees culinary development and operations. Born in Germany and raised in Greece, Chef Dennis graduated from the Culinary Institute of Athens, where he honed his foundational skills and passion for gastronomy.

His culinary journey includes prestigious tenures at several renowned establishments. He has worked at the 3 Michelin-starred The Fat Duck in London, Nopi Ottolenghi, the Michelin-starred Dabbous restaurant, and the 2023 World’s Best Restaurant, Central in Lima, Peru. Before joining Luce, Chef Efthymiou served as Head Chef at Wicked Jane in New York City, where his innovative approach to cuisine earned them a Michelin plate award in 5 months of operation through the pandemic. Chef Efthymiou was a finalist for the 2022 San Pellegrino Young Chef of the Year award in North America.