Meet our
Team
Petra is built on people. Our team — from the kitchen to the table — shares a passion for exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and the kind of moments that are simply impossible to forget. Rooted in the flavours and traditions of the Aegean, each member brings their own story to the restaurant, weaving it quietly into yours. When you dine at Petra, you are not just our guest. You are part of what makes this place alive.
THE CHEF
Tasos
Stefatos
Chef Tasos Stefatos brings over two decades of fine dining experience to the kitchens of Canaves Collection, where he has served as Executive Chef since 2019. A graduate of one of Greece's leading culinary academies, he honed his craft alongside some of Europe's most celebrated chefs — including stages at three-Michelin-star kitchens in San Sebastián and Cologne, and years spent at Hytra and Botrini's, both holders of a Michelin star.
At Petra, Chef Stefatos channels his classical training and deep respect for Greek ingredients into a menu that is at once rooted and refined — a modern expression of Hellenic gastronomy that has earned the restaurant the Golden Chef's Cap Award and recognition by the FNL Guide as one of the finest dining destinations in Greece.
At Petra, Chef Stefatos channels his classical training and deep respect for Greek ingredients into a menu that is at once rooted and refined — a modern expression of Hellenic gastronomy that has earned the restaurant the Golden Chef's Cap Award and recognition by the FNL Guide as one of the finest dining destinations in Greece.
The Pastry Chef
Christos
Kalomoiris
With over a decade of experience in five-star hospitality, Pastry Chef Christos Kalomoiris brings precision, artistry, and a deeply Greek sensibility to every plate. Trained in the discipline of fine pastry, he has devoted his career to the craft of creating desserts that are as considered as they are memorable.
At Petra, his creations serve as a natural conclusion to the dining experience — refined, seasonal, and quietly expressive of the landscape that surrounds them.
At Petra, his creations serve as a natural conclusion to the dining experience — refined, seasonal, and quietly expressive of the landscape that surrounds them.
The Wine Director
Elina
Dakanali
With over 15 years in luxury hospitality and a deep passion for wine, Elina Dakanali brings both rigorous expertise and an intuitive sense of guest experience to every encounter. Educated at the International School of Tourism in Geneva and holding a WSPS Level 4 Diploma alongside a B.I.S. certification in Wine List & Cellar Management, her foundations are as formal as they are far-reaching.
Her career spans five-star hotels, fine dining, and private service across Greece and Switzerland — from Grecotel properties in Crete and Mykonos to the celebrated cellars of Estate Argyros in Santorini. A certified Champagne Expert and trained in winemaking at L'École du Vin de France, she curates Petra's wine programme with a philosophy rooted in storytelling, terroir, and the art of the perfect pairing.
Her career spans five-star hotels, fine dining, and private service across Greece and Switzerland — from Grecotel properties in Crete and Mykonos to the celebrated cellars of Estate Argyros in Santorini. A certified Champagne Expert and trained in winemaking at L'École du Vin de France, she curates Petra's wine programme with a philosophy rooted in storytelling, terroir, and the art of the perfect pairing.
Service Values
Presence
We are attentive without being intrusive. Every guest feels seen, never watched.
Intention
Nothing at Petra happens by accident. From the first greeting to the last course, every detail is considered.
Knowlegde
Our team carries deep expertise — in the food, the wine, the island — and shares it with warmth, not formality.
Anticipation
The finest service answers needs before they are expressed.
Belonging
We want every guest to feel not like a visitor, but like someone who has always known this place.