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Mehrdad Afrouz, food researcher

Mehrdad Afrouz

food researcher·independent project

United States

Diploma, mathematics and physics

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 5 months

food researcher

January 2025 - Present

independent project

Saint Louis, United States •Hybrid

January 2025 - Present

-Provided strategic business consulting services at no cost, with no fees or commissions for startups.
-Independent food marketing and culinary researcher focused on modern Western food cultures, working to regenerate and reinterpret traditional Persian recipes. (The project is almost complete, with 100% of the objectives achieved)
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Research and Development

Independent Business Consultant & Culinary Researcher

January 2022 - Present

no company (independent project)

Saint Louis, United States •Hybrid

January 2022 - Present

- Provided pro-bono strategic business consulting for early-stage startups, offering operational and growth
frameworks.
- Conducted independent food marketing and culinary research focused on modern Western food cultures.
- Led a project to regenerate and reinterpret traditional Persian recipes for contemporary markets — project
100% complete.
Company industry:
Market Research

owner manager

December 2018 - December 2021

small cooker restaurant

Tehran, Iran

December 2018 - December 2021

Owner and Manager of The Small Cooker Middle Eastern Restaurant, and Wholesale Sales Representative for a separate business.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Owner & Manager + Wholesale Sales Representative

January 2018 - January 2021

The Small Cooker Middle Eastern Restaurant

Tehran, Iran

January 2018 - January 2021

- Owned and managed full restaurant operations including staffing, procurement, and customer experience.
- Simultaneously operated a wholesale sales business for ready-made and processed food products.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Assistant Restaurant Manager

December 2016 - December 2018

small cooker restaurant

Tehran, Iran

December 2016 - December 2018

Restaurant Coordinator/Co‑manager and Executive Chef at The Small Cooker Middle Eastern Restaurant
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Restaurant Coordinator / Co-Manager & Executive Chef

January 2016 - January 2018

The Small Cooker Middle Eastern Restaurant

Tehran, Iran

January 2016 - January 2018

- Co-managed restaurant operations and led the kitchen as Executive Chef.
- Developed and refined the menu with a focus on authentic Middle Eastern cuisine.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

assistant chef

June 2015 - December 2016

cooker restaurant

Tehran, Iran

June 2015 - December 2016

Restaurant Purchasing Agent and Assistant Chef at The Cooker Middle Eastern Restaurant
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Restaurant Purchasing Agent & Assistant Chef

January 2015 - January 2016

The Cooker Middle Eastern Restaurant

Tehran, Iran

January 2015 - January 2016

- Managed all procurement and supply chain activities for the restaurant.
- Supported kitchen operations and food preparation as Assistant Chef.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

agricultural broker

June 2013 - October 2015

independent job

Bonab, Iran

June 2013 - October 2015

Engaged in the buying, selling, and processing of various agricultural products including grapes, apricots, and plums as well as the production of different types of raisins, dried apricot sheets, and dried plums.
Company industry:
Agriculture & Crop Production
Job role:
Farming and Agriculture

purchasing agent

January 2014 - June 2015

cooker restaurant

Tehran, Iran

January 2014 - June 2015

Purchasing Agent at The Cooker Middle Eastern Restaurant, and Wholesale Sales Representative specializing in ready‑made and processed food products for a separate business.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Purchasing Agent & Wholesale Sales Representative

January 2014 - January 2015

The Cooker Middle Eastern Restaurant

Tehran, Iran

January 2014 - January 2015

- Handled purchasing for the restaurant while running a parallel wholesale distribution operation.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Independent Agricultural Broker

January 2013 - January 2015

Seasonal

Bonab, Iran

January 2013 - January 2015

- Engaged in buying, selling, and processing of grapes, apricots, and plums.
- Managed production of raisins, dried apricot sheets, and dried plums.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

cook

January 2013 - December 2013

cooker restaurant

Tehran, Iran

January 2013 - December 2013

Prep cook & line cook at Cooker Restaurant.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Prep Cook & Line Cook

January 2013 - December 2013

Cooker Restaurant

Tehran, Iran

January 2013 - December 2013

- Supported kitchen team in food preparation, line cooking, and maintaining quality standards.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Quality Control

salesperson

January 2011 - February 2013

luxury adventure

Tehran, Iran

January 2011 - February 2013

Salesperson at Luxury Adventure
Company industry:
Fashion & Apparel
Job role:
Sales

Salesperson

January 2011 - January 2013

Luxury Adventure

Tehran, Iran

January 2011 - January 2013

Company industry:
Fashion & Apparel
Job role:
Sales

Sales Coordinator

January 2006 - January 2011

Afrouz

Tehran, Iran

January 2006 - January 2011

I handled different roles to save my family business that was struggling with serious financial difficulties.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Salesperson & Business Coordinator

January 2006 - January 2011

Family Business

Tehran, Iran

January 2006 - January 2011

Took over family business responsibilities at a young age following family health and financial challenges.
- Successfully stabilized, restructured, and expanded the business despite significant debt.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Education

sharif

May 2006

May 2006

Diploma, mathematics and physics

Iran

GPA (point): 17.16 out of 20

GPA (point): 17.16 out of 20

Skills

Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Business Planning
Expert
Business Planning
Expert
Persian foods
Expert
Persian foods
Expert
restaurant setup and development
Expert
restaurant setup and development
Expert
work safely
Expert
work safely
Expert
health based food menu
Expert
health based food menu
Expert
food designer
Expert
food designer
Expert
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Intermediate
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Intermediate
CONSULTING
Intermediate
CONSULTING
Intermediate
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INNOVATION
Intermediate
INNOVATION
Intermediate
INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE
Intermediate
INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE
Intermediate
MATHEMATICS
Intermediate
MATHEMATICS
Intermediate
PHYSICS
Intermediate
PHYSICS
Intermediate
RESILIENCE
Intermediate
RESILIENCE
Intermediate
SELF MOTIVATION
Intermediate
SELF MOTIVATION
Intermediate
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH RATE
Intermediate
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH RATE
Intermediate

Languages

English
Expert
Persian
Native Speaker
Azerbaijani
Beginner
Turkish
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Training
health & safety for commercial kitchens
Iranian ministry of health
Feb 2011

Hobbies

  • Adventure & Exploration
  • experiences
  • food cultures
  • Restaurant Tourism