Chef Zak Carey

Chef Zak Carey

Executive Chef

Zak serves as Executive Chef across TGP-operated venues within Expo City Dubai, overseeing day-to-day culinary operations and multi-site kitchen performance. He is responsible for maintaining consistency, production standards and operational discipline across venues, ensuring that menu execution aligns with commercial objectives and brand positioning.

With over 13 years of experience in the F&B sector, Zak has built his career around concept scaling and high-volume delivery. He previously served as Group Executive Chef of one of the UK’s largest plant-based restaurant brands, supporting its expansion across major cities including London, Edinburgh and Brighton, establishing structured kitchen systems and performance frameworks to enable sustainable growth.

His experience includes delivering large-scale culinary operations for major international platforms such as Expo 2020 Dubai and COP28, managing high-output environments within complex event settings. At TGP International, Zak combines culinary innovation with disciplined execution, ensuring that managed venues operate efficiently while maintaining clear brand alignment and financial performance.

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