Hoss Zaré

Executive Chef, Consultant and Entrepreneur (San Francisco, CA)

Hoss Zaré is a highly accomplished executive chef, consultant, and entrepreneur. He previously was lead operational training executive chef for Bon Appétit Management Company at Google, where his expertise spanned recipe development, concept design, and comprehensive chef training. He was also a driving force behind initiatives focused on food waste reduction and plant-forward kitchen projects, championing sustainable and conscious dining practices.  

Beyond his pivotal responsibilities, Chef Zaré is dedicated to sharing his deep knowledge of Iranian culinary traditions. He teaches Iranian cuisine classes at universities and has trained university chefs and campuses across the USA in Iranian techniques, culture, and flavors. With almost forty years of experience, Chef Zaré is a San Francisco-based culinary visionary celebrated for his profound impact on elevating Iranian cuisine. From 2017 to 2019, he further demonstrated his commitment to education as a consultant for Bon Appétit Management Company, traveling extensively to train chefs in Iranian cuisine. 

Chef Zaré's culinary philosophy is deeply rooted in his childhood on a century-old family farm in Tabriz, Iran, fostering a profound connection to traditional flavors and ingredients that continues to inspire his innovative approach. Known for his warm and exuberant "Hoss-pitality," he fosters genuine connections with guests, earning widespread recognition and numerous accolades throughout his career. 

Chef Zaré is channeling his passion into a memoir and recipe book dedicated to his parents. He's also in the process of developing the first Iranian Cuisine TV Cooking Show, further solidifying his legacy. He continues to consult, innovate, and travel, leaving a lasting legacy of cultural celebration, culinary creativity, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability within the culinary world.