Chef Danny Khezzar at Bayview Genève

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About Chef Danny Khezzar

Danny Khezzar is a Top Chef finalist who serves as the head chef at the Michelin-starred Bayview restaurant in Geneva. He is known for his dual identity as an executive chef by day and a rapper by night, embodying a modern gastronomic figure. His cuisine is characterized by instinct, discipline, and a deep respect for local producers and Geneva’s terroir.

★Awards & Recognition

★Michelin Star (for Bayview)★Top Chef Finalist★LA LISTE SPECIAL AWARDS 2026 - TALENT OF… (2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z)

Chef Timeline

Protégé of Michel Roth

Learned under the guidance of Michel Roth.

Top Chef Finalist

Achieved finalist status in the 'Top Chef' competition.

2023

Took reins of Bayview kitchen

Bayview

Became the head chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant.

2026

Received LA LISTE 'Talent of the Year' Award

Bayview

Recognized with the LA LISTE SPECIAL AWARDS 2026 - TALENT OF THE YEAR AWARD.

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Danny Khezzar is a Top Chef finalist who serves as the head chef at the Michelin-starred Bayview restaurant in Geneva. He is known for his dual identity as an executive chef by day and a rapper by night, embodying a modern gastronomic figure. His cuisine is characterized by instinct, discipline, and a deep respect for local producers and Geneva’s terroir.

Cuisine Highlights

Local Geneva terroir cuisineSeasonal Swiss produceFreshwater fish & Swiss meat

News

June 16, 2025: ALL-I-C published an article highlighting Chef Danny Khezzar as a star in the kitchen, confirming his role as head chef at Bayview and a Bvlgari ambassador for Switzerland.
January 7, 2026: La Liste announced Danny Khezzar as the recipient of the 'LA LISTE SPECIAL AWARDS 2026 - TALENT OF THE YEAR AWARD', sponsored by Stella Artois, recognizing him as one of the most compelling culinary talents of his generation.

Restaurants by chef

Bayview (President Wilson Hotel, Geneva)

Additional Details

Beyond his culinary career, Danny Khezzar is also an ambassador for Bvlgari in Switzerland. He was a protégé of renowned chef Michel Roth before taking the helm at Bayview.

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