About Chef Marín | Smart Cook

ABOUT US 
Smart Cook by Chef Marín 
Behind Smart Cook stands more than 24 years of experience in professional kitchens. 
José Marín began his culinary journey at the age of sixteen in Girona, and since then his 
career has taken him across some of Spain’s leading gastronomic and tourism 
destinations. He has worked in renowned establishments throughout the Canary Islands, 
the Balearic Islands, Cantabria, Cuba, and the Caribbean. 
Over the years, he has held leadership positions within major international hotel groups 
such as Barceló Hotel Group, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Meliá Hotels International, and 
Bahía Príncipe Hotels & Resorts. He has led multidisciplinary teams, participated in hotel 
openings, and developed gastronomic concepts that served thousands of guests every 
day. 
Our Vision 
Professional kitchens teach a very simple lesson: great results depend as much on 
technique as they do on the right tools. 
Throughout his career, Marín has worked with hundreds of utensils, appliances, and 
kitchen accessories. Some promised a lot but delivered little. Others, without major 
marketing campaigns behind them, proved to be genuinely effective and reliable. 
Smart Cook was created to bring that same professional approach to the home kitchen. 
We carefully select products that offer functionality, durability, and real value. Tools 
designed to simplify cooking processes, improve results, and make cooking a more 
practical and enjoyable experience. 
What You'll Find at Smart Cook 
• Products selected according to professional standards. 
• Functional quality above trends and marketing hype. 
• Practical solutions designed for everyday use. 
• Recommendations based on real-world culinary experience. 
• A curated selection created to help you cook better. 
Because cooking better doesn’t require a professional kitchen. It requires the right tools. 
Executive Chef | Gastronomic Consultant 
CEO of Smart Cook