Emin Sergeevic Gasanov

Seeking a long-term position. Executive Chef with 26+ years of culinary experience, including 6+ years in leadership. Experienced in launching restaurants, startups, yachts, private villas, and hospitality projects in Russia and internationally.

Menu development, recipe standardization, kitchen optimization, and restaurant rebranding are available as separate consulting services. Paid food trials.

Paid on a daily basis, including weekends.

Russian citizen. Authorized to work and reside in Azerbaijan. Valid maritime/yacht documents.

1997-2000 
Catering College 11 -Executive Chef( Baku)
2000-20004 
Azerbaijan İnternational University-Tourizm

January 2022 – Present
Event Chef – Baku, Azerbaijan / Dubai, UAE
September 2023 – October 2023
Head Chef – Ligabuy, Kazakhstan
April 2021 – July 2021
Head Chef – Pyramid Hotel, Moscow, Russia
February 2021 – March 2021
Head Chef – EZO Restaurant, Moscow, Russia
March 2017 – October 2018
Head Chef – La Vento & Bong Grill, China
February 2006 – February 2008
Head Chef – ISS Catering, Baku, Azerbaijan
March 2012 – March 2014
Sous Chef – Azersun Catering, Baku, Azerbaijan
September 2004 – January 2006
Chef de Partie II – Excelsior Hotel, Baku, Azerbaijan
August 1997 – July 2003
Chef de Partie – Crescent Beach Hotel, Baku, Azerbaijan

Executive Chef with 26+ years of international culinary experience and 6+ years in leadership positions as Head Chef.
Specialized in launching restaurants from scratch, building efficient kitchen systems, and optimizing food operations. International experience in Baku, Dubai, Moscow, and other markets across restaurants, hotels, catering, and event projects.

Core Expertise

Restaurant & kitchen setup from zero
Kitchen optimization and operational systems
Menu development & food cost control
Staff recruitment, training & management
Event & Private Chef services
Working Terms
Timely salary payments
Weekly payments available by agreement
All work conditions agreed in writing
Paid consultation & food test
Work starts after agreement and advance payment.

Additional Information

Russian Federation citizen
Authorized to work in Azerbaijan
Valid maritime/yacht certificates