There has been a change of ‘quay’ at the popular Lagos eatery Quay Lagos with a new chef joining the team.
I met with Cesar, who hails from Venezuela and has recently taken the helm as Quay’s new head chef. He comes with top credentials and spent the last five years working as a top chef on cruise ships all over the world, so he is well-experienced in high-quality catering. His other claim to fame is that he cooked for the Scout movement on a well-known Venezuelan TV show!
Cesar chose to move to the Algarve with his partner and two children because of the safety and security of living and working in Portugal. What struck me most in our interview was his total commitment to constantly improving on every aspect of his work. His passion bubbles to the surface in his enthusiasm to explain his plans. Launching the new menu is giving him the opportunity to stamp his undoubted skills and versatility onto each dish. Passion is a big aspect of his mindset and detail and colour are very important for him while aiming to bring something unique so that Quay stands out from the competition.
Cesar does not see this as just another job but as the opportunity to share with clients, new and old, his experiences as a top chef. His motto is ‘to try and be a better person’ and he definitely comes over in my meeting as a very determined man wishing to make his mark in life with integrity and work ethic.
Good luck, Cesar!
Quay Bar & Bistro Marina de Lagos
+351 282 761 128
