Paulo Timoteo, originally from Piura, Peru, trained at the Escuela Blue Ribbon Internacional before building his career in some of Madrid’s most groundbreaking kitchens. He joined DiverXO when it held one Michelin star and, as Sous Chef working closely with Dabiz Muñoz, contributed to its rise to becoming Madrid’s only three-Michelin-star restaurant. He later served as Head Chef at StreetXO, a Michelin-recommended concept renowned for its explosive blend of Asian, Latin American, and European influences. Now based in Zurich, Paulo brings this world-class experience to his own projects: Püente and the newly launched Chifa Izakaya, which his Peruvian roots, Spanish influence, and Asian inspiration define one of Switzerland’s most distinctive modern fusion cuisines.