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Head chef Ivars Jumitis

Ivars has been part of Olympique since the very beginning. Joining us at our opening in 2022 as sous chef, he quickly became a driving force in the kitchen. Not through ego, but through quiet dedication, precision, and an unmistakable passion for food.

Ivars loves to share his passion of food with our guests. He believes food is at its best when it reflects what the chef truly loves, and when it is shared generously. This philosophy runs through everything he does, from the smallest detail on the plate to the atmosphere he helps create in the kitchen.

After the 2024/2025 season, Ivars took the opportunity to work at Restaurant 42, a one-Michelin-star restaurant in Hungary owned by the renowned restauranteur Sándor Varga, who hosted a pop up at Olympique last year. There, he refined his craftsmanship, expanded his technical repertoire, and found new inspiration in a kitchen that values both creativity and discipline at the highest level.

Many of the ideas, techniques, and inspirations Ivars brought back from Restaurant 42 are reflected in this season’s menu. They appear in the details, textures, and balance of the dishes and continue to shape the evolving identity of Olympique’s kitchen.

We are proud to have Ivars leading our kitchen and sharing his journey, passion, and growth with our guests, one plate at a time.