Our Team - Flava Kitchen & More Budapest

Restaurant Manager

Sándor Szász has held the position of Restaurant Manager at Flava since its inception. With nearly 15 years of experience in the industry, he has always been drawn to direct engagement with guests and has a deep passion for the profession. As a restaurant manager, he places great emphasis on sharing his expertise with his colleagues to ensure guests receive the highest quality service.

According to Sándor, the true essence of Flava lies in its ambiance and interior design, which transport guests to a unique world. This experience is further enriched by the DJs who perform between Thursday and Saturday evenings, adding even more excitement and vibrancy to the nights at the restaurant.

“I believe I can confidently say that we’ve created something special at Flava. This was affirmed by the Michelin recommendation we received last year, which fills us with immense pride. I think this recognition was largely due to the relaxed yet professional and deliberate service approach we’ve cultivated here as a team. When a guest asks for advice, I always tailor my recommendations to their preferences. But in my opinion, the perfect Flava evening starts with a glass of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, and the highlight is our french racks (lamb chops from Nádudvar), which have become a true crowd favorite.” – Sándor Szász

Restaurant Manager

Simon Vereby-Csethe took over as Restaurant Manager of Flava Kitchen & More in autumn 2024. With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he has learned the ins and outs of the business in a variety of different styles, all of which have shaped his path. In his work, he always strives to keep his team motivated and in good spirits, believing that this creates a lasting experience for his guests.

Flava is really at home with the concept of sharing, which Simon considers the essence of the real restaurant experience – where friends, acquaintances and loved ones discover food and drink together.

“At Flava, life is all about creating experiences. The restaurant’s special jungle atmosphere, the sharing concept, the foods and the drinks create a unique harmony that gives our visitors a special experience. Although there are plenty of delicious dishes to choose from, if a guest asks for a recommendation, I always happily suggest our signature items: the Karage chicken waffles and the accompanying Flava Paloma, both of which are my personal favourites.” – Simon Vereby-Csethe

Executive Chef

Chef Imre Varjú joined the Flava Kitchen & More team in 2024. Imre’s gastronomic interests are driven by curiosity and a desire to continuously learn, and his style is characterised by creativity and innovation. He mixes different flavours and textures with a bold and confident sense of style to create new and memorable gastronomic experiences for guests to return for.

Imre’s credo is in perfect harmony with the concept of Flava, as the seasonally changing, fresh and creative menu builds on world cuisine – so the chef can take inspiration from international favourites such as waffles, for example, and serve it with a stir-fried chicken leg fillet that rhymes with a regional classic, with a Far Eastern flavour profile. All with a unique flair.

“Flava is not just a restaurant, it’s a community, so we strive to create dishes that reflect a light, friendly atmosphere. This is reflected in the simplicity and cleanliness of the dishes, while always adding a special twist. In addition, the dishes are often served in a playful way, so our guests can experience a relaxed atmosphere based on quality ingredients and creativity.” Imre Varjú

Bar Manager

Balázs Orbán has led the Flava Kitchen & More bar team since the summer of 2024. Balázs entered the world of hospitality 14 years ago and was immediately captivated by it. For him, it’s the ever-changing daily routine and unique guest requirements that give him the true love of the profession. This is paired with his love for the special world of drinks, where he can constantly evolve and experiment with new flavours and ideas.

In Balázs’ opinion, the most important aspects are building a personal connection with guests and maintaining the highest professional standards. For him, this is what Flava creates, because thanks to the concept and the relaxed atmosphere, a more direct relationship can be established between guests and staff, while the quality of service, food and drinks is of the highest level.

“Here at Flava, I think we do our best to convey through our food and drinks the feeling of life that is at the heart of our concept. Therefore, we are constantly striving to provide a spectacular and high-quality service that makes people want to come back. A great example is our Aged Whisky Peach cocktail, which we have designed to appeal to ladies and gentlemen alike. It’s a cocktail with playfulness, lightness but also smokiness, with a special twist because we can serve it in more than one way.” – Balázs Orbán