Rufat Maharramov
Azerbaijan,BAKU
Summary
Resourceful professional in culinary management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in staff training, inventory management, and customer service excellence. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and ensure top-notch dining experiences. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Supervisor
THE RITZ CARLTON BAKU
BAKU
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Ordered supplies from vendors on a regular basis according to established guidelines.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Created detailed reports outlining staffing needs, sales figures, inventory levels and other relevant information.
- Trained new hires in proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented inventory control systems to reduce food costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives such as portion control measures, waste reduction strategies and energy conservation efforts.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Conducted daily staff meetings to discuss work performance, customer service issues and operational concerns.
- Added new menu options by consulting with talented chef to develop new recipes based on local, seasonal ingredients.
Bartender
The Ritz Carlton
BAKU
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: pre-opening
- Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages
- Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
- Check customers' identification and confirm it meets the legal drinking age.
- Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
- Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
- Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.
- Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
- Developing new cocktail recipes.
- Pre-opening
Bar Manager
Highball Sport Bar
BAKU
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: pre-opening
- Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages
- Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
- Check customers' identification and confirm it meets the legal drinking age.
- Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
- Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
- Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, and balancing the cash register.
- Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
- Developing new cocktail recipes.
- Plan and present bar menu
- Training all staff and bartenders about service standards and subtleties of cocktails
- Pre-opening
Bartender
150 Bar&Grill
BAKU
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages
- Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
- Check customers' identification and confirm it meets the legal drinking age.
- Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
- Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
- Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.
- Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
- Developing new cocktail recipes.
Head-Bartender
Opera Sky Baku
Baku
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages
- Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
- Check customers' identification and confirm it meets the legal drinking age.
- Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
- Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
- Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Azerbaijan Tourism and Management
BAKU01.2018
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Menu pricing
- Sanitation standards
- Bar management
- Table service
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Menu development
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Cost control
- Sales reporting
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Cash handling
- Quality assurance
- Waste reduction
- Scheduling staff
- Beverage making
- Catering coordination
- Fine-dining expertise
- Staff leadership
- Budget development
- Orientation and onboarding
- Nutritional knowledge
- Work area inspection
- Special menu planning
- Restaurant marketing
- Menu planning
- Team collaboration
Personal Information
06.05.1997
Languages
Azerbaijani
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Russian
Elementary (A2)
A2
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching and playing football
- Listening to music
- Reading books
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Hiking
Accomplishments
- 2023 Neva Bartender Cup Azerbaijan, 2nd place
- 2022 Global Monin Cup, 12/47 participant at Paris, France
- 2022 Monin Cup Azerbaijan, Winner
References
- Rufat Aliyev +994513339100 | Restaurant Manager The Ritz Carlton
- Kamran Rzayev, +36703012609 | Beverage Supervisor Corinthia Budapest
Timeline
Food and Beverage Supervisor
THE RITZ CARLTON BAKU
01.2024 - 05.2025
Bartender
The Ritz Carlton
09.2022 - 01.2024
Bar Manager
Highball Sport Bar
01.2022 - 09.2022
Bartender
150 Bar&Grill
07.2018 - 01.2022
Head-Bartender
Opera Sky Baku
05.2015 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Azerbaijan Tourism and Management
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