Murat Kucuktufekci
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Experienced and passionate confectionery professional with over 31 years of hands-on expertise in traditional Turkish desserts, specializing in baklava, künefe, kadayıf, and milk-based sweets. Proven track record in leading dessert production teams, consulting, kitchen setup, and training across Turkey, Azerbaijan, the Middle East, and South Asia. Currently serving as Production Manager at Koz Künefe from 1977 Hulusi Usta LLC. Known for combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to deliver high-quality products. Open to new challenges and continuously seeking excellence in the confectionery field.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Koz Kunefe from 1977 Hulusi Usta LLC
BAKU
01.2023 - Current
- Managing the overall production operations
- Leading the team in traditional Turkish künefe, baklava, and dessert preparation
- Overseeing quality control, kitchen setup, and daily planning
- Consulting and innovating on new dessert products
Turkish baklava head master
Güngöroğlu baklavaları
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Turkish baklava head master
Head chef
Karachi Bakery
Haydarabad
01.2020 - 01.2021
Head chef - Baklava
Manqal Steak House
01.2017 - 01.2020
Head chef - Turkish baklava, künefe, kadayif, milk desserts, wet cake
Özsüt cafe
Baku
01.2016 - 01.2017
Head chef - Turkish baklava, künefe, kadayif, milk desserts
Azza
Baku
01.2014 - 01.2016
Consultant on desserts
Fresh 24 - Russian
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Turkish baklava, künefe, kadayif, milk desserts, training and consulting, design and installation
Head chef - Turkish baklava
Gulluoglu Baklava
Erbil
01.2010 - 01.2012
Director of own business
Kahraman Maraş Ustam Aldo Center
Antalya
01.2006 - 01.2009
Head chef - Turkish baklava
Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyyeti Girne Orduevi
Girne
01.2003 - 01.2005
Head chef - Turkish baklava
Mado cafe-resturant
Ankara
01.2002 - 01.2003
Baklava chef, Ice cream maker
Turkmenoglu baklavalari
Antalya
01.2000 - 01.2002
Ice cream maker
Sutchu İmam Pastaneleri
Antalya
01.1997 - 01.2000
Assistant master
Mado cafe resturant
Kahramanmaras
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Hot desserts
- Accountant and English
Education
Kahramanmaras Trade Vocational High School
Skills
- Pastry Cooking
- Simit
- Pogacha
- Achma
- Borek
- Kahramanmaras Ice-Cream
- Fruit Ice-Cream
- Milky Desserts
- Wet Cakes
- Azeri Baklava
- Turkish Baklava
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- Date of Birth: 07.10.1983
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- Azerbaijan, excellent
- Turkish, excellent
- Russian, middle
- English, middle
Languages
Turkish
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Russian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Production Manager
Koz Kunefe from 1977 Hulusi Usta LLC
01.2023 - Current
Turkish baklava head master
Güngöroğlu baklavaları
01.2021 - 01.2023
Head chef
Karachi Bakery
01.2020 - 01.2021
Head chef - Baklava
Manqal Steak House
01.2017 - 01.2020
Head chef - Turkish baklava, künefe, kadayif, milk desserts, wet cake
Özsüt cafe
01.2016 - 01.2017
Head chef - Turkish baklava, künefe, kadayif, milk desserts
Azza
01.2014 - 01.2016
Consultant on desserts
Fresh 24 - Russian
01.2012 - 01.2014
Head chef - Turkish baklava
Gulluoglu Baklava
01.2010 - 01.2012
Director of own business
Kahraman Maraş Ustam Aldo Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
Head chef - Turkish baklava
Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyyeti Girne Orduevi
01.2003 - 01.2005
Head chef - Turkish baklava
Mado cafe-resturant
01.2002 - 01.2003
Baklava chef, Ice cream maker
Turkmenoglu baklavalari
01.2000 - 01.2002
Ice cream maker
Sutchu İmam Pastaneleri
01.1997 - 01.2000
Assistant master
Mado cafe resturant
01.1993 - 01.1997
Kahramanmaras Trade Vocational High School
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