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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Cruz and the second or maternal family name is Mas.
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Jordi Cruz
Born Jordi Cruz Mas
(1978-06-29) 29 June 1978 (age 46)
Manresa (Barcelona) Spain
Cooking style Spanish
Education Escuela Superior de Hostelería de Manresa
Spouse Rebecca Lima
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Jordi Cruz Mas was born on June 29, 1978, in Manresa, Barcelona, Spain. He is a famous Spanish chef. Many people think he is one of the best chefs in Spain. He is the head chef at the well-known ABaC restaurant in Barcelona.

Becoming a Chef

Jordi Cruz studied cooking at the Escuela Superior de Hostelería de Manresa. This school is located in his hometown of Manresa. He started working in kitchens when he was very young.

First Steps in the Kitchen

At just 14 years old, Jordi began his career at a restaurant called Estany Clar de Cercs in Barcelona. He worked very hard and showed great talent. In November 2004, when he was only 26, he achieved something amazing. He received his first Michelin Star for the restaurant. This made him the youngest chef in Spain to earn this special award. He was also the second youngest chef in the world to get a Michelin Star at that time.

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