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Armen Mardirian, Executive Chef

Armen Mardirian

Executive Chef·Mama Rita

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Oriental and occidental Cuisine

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 5 months

Executive Chef

April 2025 - Present

Mama Rita

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2025 - Present

• Oversee all food production activities, ensuring all items produced meet restaurant standards.
• Develop and manage cost structures for new menu items.
• Ensure consistent food quality and adherence to set standards.
• Menu Engineering analyzing
• Conduct monthly inventory with professional accuracy and thoroughness.
• Implement and maintain controls to reduce food waste and prevent theft.
• Approve requisitions and manage the purchase of food supplies and other necessary products.
• Lead menu development, recipe standardization, and purchasing specifications.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Head Chef

January 2023 - April 2025

Somewhere (Independent Food Company)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2023 - April 2025

• Oversee all food production activities, ensuring all items produced meet restaurant standards.
• Manage staff punctuality and follow-up on performance.
• Ensure consistent high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Conduct monthly inventory with professional accuracy and thoroughness.
• Approve requisitions and manage the purchasing of products and necessary food supplies.
• Implement and maintain controls to minimize food waste and prevent theft.
• Establish and enforce a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Lead and promote safe work habits, maintaining a safe working environment at all times.
• Develop and manage the cost structure for new menu items.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Executive Chef

January 2021 - January 2023

Majdoline (Modern Lebanese Cuisine)

Amman, Jordan

January 2021 - January 2023

• Oversee all food production processes, ensuring all restaurant items meet established standards.
• Manage staff punctuality and monitor performance, providing necessary follow-up.
• Ensure consistent food quality and adherence to set standards.
• Conduct professional-level monthly inventory checks to ensure accuracy.
• Approve requisitions and manage the purchase of food supplies and other necessary products.
• Implement and maintain controls to reduce food waste and prevent theft.
• Establish and enforce a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for kitchen areas and equipment.
• Promote and lead safe work practices, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Develop and manage cost structures for new menu items.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Head Chef

January 2019 - January 2021

Hotel Byblos Sud (Grecco Greek/Italian Fusion Cuisine) Byblos

Saidon, Lebanon

January 2019 - January 2021

• Oversee all food production, ensuring all restaurant items are prepared to high standards.
• Manage staff punctuality and monitor performance, providing necessary follow-up.
• Ensure consistent food quality and adherence to set standards.
• Conduct professional-level monthly inventory checks to ensure accuracy.
• Approve requisitions and manage the purchase of food supplies and other necessary products.
• Implement and maintain controls to reduce food waste and prevent theft.
• Establish and enforce a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for kitchen areas and equipment.
• Promote and lead safe work practices, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Develop and manage cost structures for new menu items.
• Promote and uphold safe work habits and maintain a safe working environment.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Head Chef

January 2019 - January 2020

GMR Foods S.A.L- Mezza Bar (Lebanese Cuisine)

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2019 - January 2020

• Oversee all food production, ensuring all restaurant items meet quality standards.
• Manage menu engineering, development, and food purchase specifications, and standardize recipes.
• Handle payroll and manage staff punctuality, providing necessary follow-up.
• Ensure food quality and consistency are maintained to high standards.
• Conduct professional-level monthly inventory checks.
• Approve requisitions and manage the purchasing of food supplies and necessary products.
• Implement and maintain controls to minimize food waste and prevent theft.
• Establish and enforce regular cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Foster effective communication among staff by maintaining a secure and collaborative working environment.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Executive Chef / Managing Partner

January 2017 - January 2019

Red Coriander LLC- Rock ’N’ Bite Restaurant

Yerevan, Armenia

January 2017 - January 2019

• Oversee food production to ensure quality and consistency.
• Lead menu development, recipe standardization, and purchasing specifications.
• Maintain top standards for food quality, hygiene, and safety.
• Manage food and kitchen labor budgets.
• Schedule and coordinate kitchen staff to meet labor cost goals.
• Implement controls to minimize waste and prevent theft.
• Approve requisitions and manage food supply purchases.
• Ensure proper staffing and productivity to optimize profitability.
• Evaluate products for quality and cost standards.
• Enforce cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen and equipment.
• Promote safe work habits and a secure working environment.
• Provide training and development for kitchen staff.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Sous Chef

January 2015 - January 2017

Mariolino Italian Restauran

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2015 - January 2017

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop diverse menus aligned with the restaurants policy and vision.
• Create innovative dishes that appeal to clients as needed.
• Establish work schedules and organize kitchen operations.
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours.
• Ensure proper staffing and productivity to optimize profitability.
• Evaluate products for quality and cost standards.
• Enforce cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen and equipment.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Senior Chef De Partie

January 2014 - January 2015

Carlton Hotel

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2014 - January 2015

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Store Manager

January 2012 - January 2014

Eldorado Retail Shopping Centre

Beirut, Lebanon

January 2012 - January 2014

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Restaurant Manager

January 2006 - January 2012

Azadea Group (Virgin Mega Store)

As Salimiyah, Kuwait

January 2006 - January 2012

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Education

C.I.T. (Centre International Technique) Institute

January 2024

January 2024

Diploma, Oriental and occidental Cuisine

Lebanon

International Technique) Institute-Diplom

January 2019

January 2019

Diploma, in Oriental

Lebanon

Sahagian L.M. College

January 1996

January 1996

High school or equivalent, highschool

Lebanon

Skills

Menu Development
Expert
Menu Development
Expert
FOODS
Expert
FOODS
Expert
MENU DEVELOPMENT
Expert
MENU DEVELOPMENT
Expert
FOOD QUALITY
Expert
FOOD QUALITY
Expert
FOOD PREPARATION
Expert
FOOD PREPARATION
Expert
PURCHASING
Expert
PURCHASING
Expert
COST STRUCTURES
Expert
COST STRUCTURES
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
STAFF MANAGEMENT
Expert
STAFF MANAGEMENT
Expert
Music
Expert
Music
Expert
Margin
Expert
Margin
Expert
Pricing
Expert
Pricing
Expert
Replenishment
Expert
Replenishment
Expert
Supervising
Expert
Supervising
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Expert
Armenian
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Highfield Level 3 In Emergency First Aid At Work & Use Of An AED
P.I.C.(Person In Charge) T.S.I. Food Safety Level 3
Jan 2024 - Jan 2029
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Hobbies

  • Music In General Guitar Playing, Cooking and Martial Arts