Sergei Kozhakov - CV Executive Chef, Brand Chef, Corporate Chef, Chef de Cuisine

EXECUTIVE CHEF | BRAND CHEF | HEAD CHEF PROFILE Chef with 17+ years of experience in premium and fine-dining restaurants. Expert in modern gastronomy, author cuisine, high-end banqueting, and large-scale kitchen operations. International experience in Russia, Italy, France, and Indonesia. Proven track record of leading high-performing kitchen teams in top-tier restaurant projects in Moscow. Open to global relocation. Valid international passport. KEY STRENGTHS Executive kitchen leadership Fine dining & modern gastronomy Menu engineering & concept development High-end banquet & event execution Food cost & profitability control Team building & staff training International culinary techniques PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BAMBOO.BAR, Moscow City Executive Chef | 2009–2026 Led full kitchen operations in a premium fine-dining restaurant Built and managed large culinary teams Designed seasonal menus and author cuisine concepts Controlled food quality, consistency, and cost efficiency Organized high-level banquets and VIP events Managed suppliers and kitchen operations workflow GQ BAR (Konstantin Ivlev Project) Sous Chef / Deputy Head Chef | 5 years total Managed daily kitchen operations and team coordination Ensured culinary standards and consistency Contributed to menu development and innovation INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Institut Paul Bocuse, France (2019–2020) Contemporary Cuisine & Restaurant Management Inkiostro (1 Michelin Star), Italy (2018) Advanced techniques: sous-vide, spherification, modern plating Fivelements Retreat, Bali (2013) Macrobiotic, Ayurvedic & vegetarian cuisine ACHIEVEMENTS Palm Branch Restaurant Award 2022 – Best Fine Dining Banquet Restaurant Letter of Appreciation from Mayor of Moscow (2023) Member of CHEFS TEAMS RUSSIA Author of cookbook “I Am Chef” (2026) CUISINE EXPERTISE Author cuisine • European fine dining • Italian • French • Japanese • Russian • Caucasian • Seafood • Steak & Grill • Game • Vegetarian cuisine ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Ready for international relocation Valid international passport Target roles: Executive Chef / Brand Chef / Corporate Chef / Chef de Cuisine

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

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Английский

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