Rovshan Hamidov
Baku,BA
Summary
Professional Executive Chef with 10+ years of experience in high-volume restaurant operations, kitchen leadership, menu development, food cost control, and team management. Experienced in maintaining high culinary standards while ensuring efficient kitchen operations, food safety, and guest satisfaction.Results-driven Head Chef with proven expertise in leading high-volume culinary operations, VIP banquet services, and fine-dining standards in fast-paced international hotel and casino environments
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Pardasie restaurant
Moscow, Russian
04.2021 - 08.2026
- Oversaw daily operations for large gatherings of 900–1,000 people, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction.
- Led Pardasie restaurant kitchen operations and coordinated daily service.
- Designed seasonal menus using fresh ingredients and guest preferences.
Executive Chef
Rustavelli
Moscow, Russian
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Georgian Cuisine, Traditional Georgian Pastries. Collaborated with management to develop innovative specials and events, enhancing menu offerings.
- Trained kitchen staff in advanced culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen performance.
- Demonstrated expertise in preparing traditional Georgian recipes in a high-volume kitchen., regional dough techniques, and modern food presentation
Executive Chef
Moscow Holiday Hotel
Moscow, Russian
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Supervised menu execution and culinary team during peak World Cup traffic, ensuring high-quality international guest service.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in kitchen to promote food safety, organization, and health code compliance.staff during prep, cooking, and plating.
Head Chef
Sim-Sim
Moscow, Russian
05.2014 - 02.2017
- Directed Sim-Sim kitchen operations and coordinated daily service
- Planned menus with seasonal ingredients and house recipes
- Supervised cooks and prep staff during peak service
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Sous chef
Glasses
Moscow
10.2010 - 02.2014
- Supervised line cooks during Glasses restaurant service
- Checked food quality, temperature, and presentation
- Enforced sanitation rules and safe food handling
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Moscow Instiute of State And Municipial Management
Moscow, Russian 09.2011 - 05.2016
Skills
- Menu Development & Culinary Innovation
- Kitchen Leadership & Operations
- Food Cost & Profitability Control
- Quality Control & Recipe Standardization
- HACCP & Food Safety Compliance
- Team Training & Staff Development
- Banquet management
- Inventory & Supplier Management
- Fine Dining & Plating Standards
- Waste Reduction & Kitchen Efficiency
Languages
Azerbaijan
First Language
Russian
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
Food safety certificate
Timeline
Executive Chef
Pardasie restaurant
04.2021 - 08.2026
Executive Chef
Rustavelli
10.2019 - 01.2021
Executive Chef
Moscow Holiday Hotel
04.2017 - 02.2019
Head Chef
Sim-Sim
05.2014 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts -
Moscow Instiute of State And Municipial Management
09.2011 - 05.2016
Sous chef
Glasses
10.2010 - 02.2014