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Lukasz Zawada, Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Lukasz Zawada

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager·Polonia - Polish Cuisine - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Digital Park B6,

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Food Technology Technician

Work experience

Total years of experience: 24 years, 8 months

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

December 2025 - May 2026

Polonia - Polish Cuisine - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Digital Park B6,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2025 - May 2026

• Lead and supervise all daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and high culinary
standards
• Manage and coordinate kitchen staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in compliance with HACCP and Dubai
Municipality regulations
• Control inventory levels, conduct stock management, and prepare purchase orders
• Order food products, ingredients, and kitchen supplies while maintaining cost efficiency and minimizing
waste
• Monitor food costs, reduce waste, and optimize kitchen resources to achieve profitability targets
• Collaborate in creation of marketing content, including food photography, video, and social media
materials
• Build strong relationships with customers, collect feedback, and implement improvements to enhance
guest satisfaction
• Assist in menu development, recipe standardization, and quality control
• Work closely with restaurant management to support business growth and operational excellence
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Owner & Executive Chef

September 2017 - September 2024

Rondo Smakow SC

Lodz, Poland

September 2017 - September 2024

Managing a team of chefs and organizing kitchen operations in a restaurant. Creating and implementing innovative menus tailored to local preferences and culinary trends. Supervising the quality of prepared dishes and monitoring the quality of ingredients in accordance with international standards. Optimizing kitchen processes to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs. Collaborating with suppliers and the customer service department to ensure the highest quality catering services. Developing original recipes and unique dishes that contributed to the restaurant’s growing popularity. Controlling purchasing costs and optimizing ingredient usage to maximize profits. Running my own restaurant business in Łódź, with a strong focus on unique dishes and high-quality customer service.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Head Chef

May 2010 - August 2017

Spatif Restaurant

Lodz, Poland

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May 2010 - August 2017

• Led and supervised a team of chefs and kitchen staff
• Designed and updated menus according to culinary trends
• Maintained high standards of food preparation and presentation
• Conducted quality control of ingredients and finished dishes
• Optimized kitchen workflows to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Collaborated with procurement and front-of-house departments
• Enhanced kitchen productivity and service quality, maintaining excellent customer satisfaction
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Head Chef & Dietitian

December 2008 - March 2010

Municipal Kindergarten No. 152

Lodz, Poland

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December 2008 - March 2010

• Preparation of balanced daily meals for children in accordance with nutritional and dietetic standards
• Planning and creation of weekly menus and independent ordering of products
• Cost control and optimization of kitchen operations to reduce expenses
• Team management, including training staff in hygiene and food production standards
• Development of individual dietary plans for children with special needs, including protein allergy, fiber
intolerance, diabetes, and vegetarian diets
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Junior Chef

June 1998 - October 2006

Dębski Restaurant

Lodz, Poland

June 1998 - October 2006

• Prepared ingredients and assisted with food production
• Supported senior chefs during daily service operations
• Maintained hygiene and food safety standards in compliance with HACCP
• Assisted in menu preparation and kitchen organization
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Education

Food technologu technical Title:cook

June 2004

June 2004

Diploma, Food Technology Technician

Poland

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

Completed vocational education in professional cooking, including food preparation, kitchen operations, food safety (HACCP), menu planning, and practical culinary training.

Post-seconday technical Scholl title

June 2001

June 2001

Diploma, Culinary Arts And Hotel

Poland

GPA (point): 4.5 out of 5

GPA (point): 4.5 out of 5

Completed vocational education in professional cooking, including food preparation, kitchen operations, food safety (HACCP), menu planning, and practical culinary training.

Skills

CERTIFIED HACCP MANAGER

Intermediate

ControlLogix

Expert

Creative Arts

Expert

FOOD SERVICES

Intermediate

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

KITCHEN MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

MENU MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Intermediate

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

TEAM LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

CULINARY SCIENCE

Intermediate

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Intermediate

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

INDEXING HEAD

Intermediate

MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

CULINARY ARTS

Intermediate

ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

FACEBOOK

Intermediate

Production

Expert

Bakery

Expert

Catering

Expert

Cooking

Expert

Hygiene

Expert

Food Safety

Expert

Teamwork

Expert

Social profiles

Languages

Polish

Expert

English

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Food Technology Technician / Professional Cook
Food Technology Technician / Professional Cook

Hobbies and interests

Travel
Food Tasting
Intemational Cuisine
acipe Development
Guiinary Innovation
Travel
Food Tasting
Intemational Cuisine
Development
Guiinary Innovation
Travel
Food Tasting

I love eating, I've been doing it all my life, I love new flavors, I'm happy every day I spend in Dubai, I can try something more exotic for me I love Polish, Russian, Italian and Spanish cuisine I think I liked the cuisine the most when I was on holiday in Cyprus and Turkey because of its exotic flavor and of course the abundance of seafood, although I love Italian cuisine the most from Europe

Intemational Cuisine
acipe Development
Guiinary Innovation
Culinary Innovation

I love discovering new cuisine, I learn quickly, I am inspired by new flavors

& Travel

I love traveling. I've probably been to every country in Europe.

Sports

I love playing football I trained judo for 8 years I love the gym

Food Tasting
International Cuisine
Recipe Development