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Serghei Calciu

Serghei Calciu

Tbilisi

Summary

Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.

Adaptable professional with a quick learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Wine&Pizza "Cheers"
Tbilisi
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Manage kitchen staff, scheduling, and training to ensure a high-performing team
  • Maintain inventory levels and order supplies while managing food and labor costs effectively
  • Collaborate with management to design menus and create seasonal offerings
  • Conduct regular quality control checks to maintain high standards of food presentation and taste
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all food preparation and kitchen maintenance
  • Implement efficient kitchen workflows to optimize food preparation time and quality

Head Chef

Cobbler&BBQ
Tbilisi
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Develop and execute innovative menus to enhance guest dining experience.
  • Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation to ensure consistency.
  • Оптимизация процессов и снижение себестоимости блюда

Head-Chef

Caffee Bar "Campus"
Tbilisi
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • I opened the kitchen and set up the processes from the beginning.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into the establishment.
  • Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Analyzed financial data related to labor costs, inventory expenses, and menu pricing changes, making recommendations as needed.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
  • Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
  • Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
  • Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.

Sous-Chef

Restaurant "Ciskari"
Tbilisi
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
  • Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
  • Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.

Sous-Chef

Restaurant "FanFan"
Batumi
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
  • Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.

Sous-Chef

Café Bar "Boulevarde"
Comrat
11.2020 - 05.2021

Junior Sous-Chef

Café Bar "Boulevarde"
Comrat
12.2019 - 10.2020

Chef De Partie

Cafe Bar "Boulevarde"
Comrat
08.2018 - 11.2019

Demi Chef

Hotel "Rooms Kazbegi"
Kazbegi
10.2017 - 04.2018

Demi Chef de Partie

Restaurant "Lolita"
Tbilisi
04.2016 - 09.2017

Demi Chef De Partie

Cafe "Love Cafe"
Tiraspol
06.2012 - 04.2013

Demi Chef De Partie

Hotel "Güllü Konakları"
Izmir
01.2012 - 06.2012

Comi Chef at Hotel "Marti Istanbul" 5

"Marti Group"
Istanbul
01.2011 - 12.2011

Education

Tiraspol college of Commerce -

Tiraspol college of Commerce
Tiraspol, Moldova
12.2013

High School -

Comrat theoretical lyceum
Comrat, Moldova
05.2010

Skills

  • Leadership Skills
  • Training staff
  • Food presentation
  • Recipe Development
  • Safety Procedures
  • Cooking Techniques
  • Organization
  • Menu design
  • HACCP compliance
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Financial analysis
  • Cost control

Accomplishments

  • Designed the whole new menu (a la carte, catering, finger food).
  • Planned and organized family style / official dinner for the president of Georgia.
  • Opened a new kitchen in a new Coffee Bar.
  • Has been recognized as the best employee of the month.
  • Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
  • Possess the knowledge of the basics of working with dough: puff pastry, yeast dough, pastry dough and confectionery dough.
  • Techniques for storing and working with meat and seafood.

Languages

  • Russian, C2
  • Turkish, C2
  • English, B1
  • Moldovian, C2
  • Georgian, B1
  • Czech, B1

Languages

Russian
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Georgian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Czech
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Hobbies and Interests

  • Traveling, Gastronomy and Culinary Experiments, Reading, Sport, Meditation\Mental Practices, Psychology and Personal Development, Painting by numbers.

Timeline

Head Chef

Cobbler&BBQ
12.2024 - 01.2025

Head Chef

Wine&Pizza "Cheers"
09.2024 - 03.2025

Head-Chef

Caffee Bar "Campus"
10.2023 - 09.2024

Sous-Chef

Restaurant "Ciskari"
04.2023 - 10.2023

Sous-Chef

Restaurant "FanFan"
07.2021 - 03.2023

Sous-Chef

Café Bar "Boulevarde"
11.2020 - 05.2021

Junior Sous-Chef

Café Bar "Boulevarde"
12.2019 - 10.2020

Chef De Partie

Cafe Bar "Boulevarde"
08.2018 - 11.2019

Demi Chef

Hotel "Rooms Kazbegi"
10.2017 - 04.2018

Demi Chef de Partie

Restaurant "Lolita"
04.2016 - 09.2017

Demi Chef De Partie

Cafe "Love Cafe"
06.2012 - 04.2013

Demi Chef De Partie

Hotel "Güllü Konakları"
01.2012 - 06.2012

Comi Chef at Hotel "Marti Istanbul" 5

"Marti Group"
01.2011 - 12.2011

Tiraspol college of Commerce -

Tiraspol college of Commerce

High School -

Comrat theoretical lyceum
Serghei Calciu