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Ravshan Mamatkulov, HEAD CHEF

Ravshan Mamatkulov

HEAD CHEF·BARAKAH CATERING

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Culinary Arts And Hotel

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 8 months

HEAD CHEF

May 2024 - May 2026

BARAKAH CATERING

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

May 2024 - May 2026

• Assisted the Executive Chef in planning, coordinating, and executing off-site and on-site catering events
ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions of up to 500 guests.
• Led kitchen operations during catering events, supervising a team of prep cooks, line cooks, and support
staff to ensure seamless service and timely food delivery.
• Prepared and plated high-quality, event-specific menus in accordance with client preferences, dietary
restrictions, and presentation standards.
• Oversaw the safe packing, transport, setup, and breakdown of food stations and equipment at various
venues.
• Managed inventory and purchasing of ingredients and disposables for events, ensuring cost-effective use
of resources and zero product shortages.
• Ensured full compliance with local health codes, sanitation regulations, and safe food handling
procedures across all catering operations.
• Assisted in menu development for weddings, corporate events, and private parties, incorporating client
feedback and seasonal ingredients.
• Coordinated with event planners, vendors, and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth execution of events
and exceed client expectations.
• Trained and supervised catering staff on event protocols, food presentation, and customer interaction to
maintain high service standards.
• Maintained kitchen and mobile unit readiness, ensuring all equipment met operational standards before
each event.

Accomplishments:
✓ Successfully executed over 150 high-profile catered events annually, consistently meeting tight
deadlines and diverse client needs.
✓ Reduced catering waste by 22% through improved portion control and prep planning, resulting in
significant cost savings.
✓ Contributed to a 25% increase in client repeat bookings by enhacing food presentation and menu
customization.
✓ Developed and implemented a scalable catering prep system, reducing event setup time by 30%
and improving workflow.
✓ Trained and onboarded over 20 catering assistants, raising overall kitchen efficiency and
professionalism at events.
✓ Played a key role in landing multiple corporate contracts by participating in tasting presentations and
showcasing innovative menus.
✓ Maintained a consistent 5-star rating across client reviews for food quality, professionalism, and
event execution.
✓ Managed logistics for large off-site catering jobs, ensuring all food arrived on time, at the correct
temperature, and in perfect condition.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

HEAD CHEF

June 2018 - May 2026

PROGRESS GROUP

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

June 2018 - May 2026

• Spearheaded standardized recipe procedures for all new menu rollouts to ensure consistency and
efficiency.
• Reduced food costs by 10% through precise purchasing forecasts and supplier negotiations.
• Catered over 100 private events annually, ranging from small gatherings to 350+ guest banquets.
• Collaborated with the Food & Beverage Manager to lead staff meetings and resolve service or
personnel issues.
• Developed innovative, seasonal recipes aligned with customer trends, nutrition, and budget goals.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Management

Senior Sous Chef

July 2021 - March 2024

ERTH Abu Dhabi Hotel

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

July 2021 - March 2024

• Played a critical leadership role in the pre-opening and grand opening of a luxury waterfront resort featuring 292 guest rooms, 5 private villas, full-service restaurants, banquet facilities, and convention/event space.
• Oversaw all aspects of kitchen setup, including the design, layout, and functionality of food production areas, optimizing workflows for high-volume service across multiple outlets.




• Restructured and renovated the kitchen layout in collaboration with architects and consultants to enhance productivity, equipment accessibility, and sanitation flow, maximizing operational efficiency.
• Led the hiring, onboarding, and training of the culinary brigade, building a high-performing team aligned with the resort’s standards for fine dining and large-scale catering.
• Developed diverse, trend-forward, and locally inspired menus for à la carte dining, banquets, royal events, and room service, catering to both international guests and regional preferences.
• Partnered with the Executive Chef and F&B Director to establish SOPs, kitchen protocols, and cost-control systems that supported over $10 million in annual F&B revenue.
• Maintained close coordination with Events, Banquet, and Front-of-House teams to ensure flawless service execution for royal events, VIP functions, weddings, and corporate conventions.
• Implemented supplier vetting and procurement strategies, ensuring top-tier ingredients while meeting strict cost and sustainability targets.
• Upheld the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety, ensuring consistent compliance with local regulations and five-star resort expectations.
• Played a key role in launching a flagship dining outlet that became a signature experience of the resort, earning positive guest reviews and media attention.

Accomplishments:
 Formulated and evaluated new menu items by collaborating with the head chef or kitchen manager to ensure consistency in food quality and customer satisfaction
 Motivated a team of 10 kitchen staff members by providing comprehensive orientation, ongoing feedback, and continuous influential leadership to ensure maintained levels of productivity and performance
 Maintained quality control by monitoring food preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation to ensure full compliance with rigorous food, health, and safety regulations.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

SENIOR SOUS CHEF

January 2021 - January 2024

ERTH – ABU DHABI,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2021 - January 2024

• Oversaw all aspects of kitchen setup, including the design, layout, and functionality of food production
areas, optimizing workflows for high-volume service across multiple outlets.
• Restructured and renovated the kitchen layout in collaboration with architects and consultants to
enhance productivity, equipment accessibility, and sanitation flow, maximizing operational efficiency.
• Led the hiring, onboarding, and training of the culinary brigade, building a high-performing team aligned
with the resorts standards for fine dining and large-scale catering.
• Developed diverse, trend-forward, and locally inspired menus for à la carte dining, banquets, royal
events, and room service, catering to both international guests and regional preferences.
• Partnered with the Executive Chef and F&B Director to establish SOPs, kitchen protocols, and cost-control
systems that supported over $10 million in annual F&B revenue.
• Maintained close coordination with Events, Banquet, and Front-of-House teams to ensure flawless service
execution for royal events, VIP functions, weddings, and corporate conventions.
• Implemented supplier vetting and procurement strategies, ensuring top-tier ingredients while meeting strict
cost and sustainability targets.
• Upheld the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety, ensuring consistent compliance with
local regulations and five-star resort expectations.
• Played a key role in launching a flagship dining outlet that became a signature experience of the resort,
earning positive guest reviews and media attention.

Accomplishments:
✓ Formulated and evaluated new menu items by collaborating with the head chef or kitchen manager
to ensure consistency in food quality and customer satisfaction
✓ Motivated a team of 10 kitchen staff members by providing comprehensive orientation, ongoing
feedback, and continuous influential leadership to ensure maintained levels of productivity and
performance
✓ Maintained quality control by monitoring food preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation
to ensure full compliance with rigorous food, health, and safety regulations.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Head Chef

June 2018 - July 2020

Progress Group restaurants

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

June 2018 - July 2020

Led a high-volume kitchen of 30 team members in a restaurant generating $1M in annual revenue. Maintained food costs at 31% and labor costs at 17%. Created and executed all recipes and menus.
Key Accomplishments:
• Spearheaded standardized recipe procedures for all new menu rollouts to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Reduced food costs by 10% through precise purchasing forecasts and supplier negotiations.
• Catered over 100 private events annually, ranging from small gatherings to 350+ guest banquets.


• Collaborated with the Food & Beverage Manager to lead staff meetings and resolve service or personnel issues.
• Developed innovative, seasonal recipes aligned with customer trends, nutrition, and budget goals.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Management

Sous Chef

December 2016 - May 2018

Qatar Airways

Doha, Qatar

December 2016 - May 2018

Pre-opening Emirates Lounge under QAS operator.

Responsible for all aspects of food production in 2 Lounges with 800 passengers daily. Managed a high volume kitchen of 30 staff members with annual sales of $7M, keeping food costs to 24%.

· Collaborated closely with Duty Manager to conduct staff meetings and resolve any service, product or personal issues.

· Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.

· Facilitated a morning and evening pre-shift meeting to inform staff of daily features, forecast, reservations, and reinforce team-building skills.

Company industry:
Airlines
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

SOUS CHEF

December 2016 - January 2018

QATAR AVIATION SERVICES – DOHA,

Doha, Qatar

December 2016 - January 2018

• Led daily culinary operations, ensuring smooth service delivery and exceptional food quality under
high-volume conditions.
• Collaborated with the Duty Manager to lead team meetings, address service challenges, and resolve
staffing or product-related issues.
• Maintained a safe and hygienic kitchen by upholding strict compliance with federal, state, and local
health regulations.
• Conducted pre-shift briefings for morning and evening teams to communicate daily features, guest
forecasts, and reinforce team coordination.

Accomplishments

Company industry:
Airlines

HEAD CHEF

October 2013 - November 2016

LAVAZZA Espressions

Doha, Qatar

October 2013 - November 2016

• Built and trained a high-performing kitchen team, conducting hands-on training in menu execution,
espresso-based food pairings, hygiene protocols, and service speed.
• Coordinated with suppliers and procurement teams to source high-quality ingredients, small wares,
and equipment aligned with Lavazzas brand identity.
• Ensured a flawless soft opening and grand opening, maintaining product consistency, guest
satisfaction, and operational readiness from day one.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Education

Culinary School

October 2008

October 2008

Bachelor's degree, Culinary Arts And Hotel

Uzbekistan

Culinary school of culinary Arts

January 2008

January 2008

Diploma, Culinary

Uzbekistan

Successfully completed culinary course in Mediteranian cusine and Confectionary Arts
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Gulistan State University

July 2006

July 2006

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Economics

Uzbekistan

Gulistan State University

June 2006

June 2006

Bachelor's degree, Economics

Uzbekistan

Skills

Restaurants Management
Expert
Restaurants Management
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
High volume production capability
Expert
High volume production capability
Expert
Well tuned palette
Expert
Well tuned palette
Expert
Sous vide technique
Expert
Sous vide technique
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
COOKING
Expert
COOKING
Expert
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Expert
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCES
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCES
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
Microsoft office
Expert
Microsoft office
Expert
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Expert
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Expert
Restaurants Management
Expert
Restaurants Management
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
High volume production capability
Expert
High volume production capability
Expert
Well tuned palette
Expert
Well tuned palette
Expert
Sous vide technique
Expert
Sous vide technique
Expert
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
EVENT CATERING
Intermediate
EVENT CATERING
Intermediate
FINE DINING EXPERIENCE
Intermediate
FINE DINING EXPERIENCE
Intermediate
MENU COSTING
Intermediate
MENU COSTING
Intermediate
MENU PLANNING
Intermediate
MENU PLANNING
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
QUICK LEARNING
Intermediate
QUICK LEARNING
Intermediate
SUPERVISION
Intermediate
SUPERVISION
Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

English

Expert

Russian

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
WHMIS 2015 with GHS – Safe Check Workplace Safety Training
Safe Check - Advanced Food Safety Certification
Food Safety
Certificate of Experience
ERTH Abu Dhabi
Mar 2023
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Certificate of Experience ERTH Abu Dhabi
HACCP ( Qatar Airways)
Certificate of Appreciation (Taste of Dubai)
Certificate of Appreciation

Hobbies and interests

Food styling