Blagovest Chorev

Dedicated and hardworking Sous Chef with extensive experience, working on a river cruise ship, ensuring smooth galley operation under dynamic and high-pressure conditions.

Proven ability to consistently maintaining high company standards, supporting the Executive Chef, and deliver exceptional meals for both guests and crew.

Skilled in stock control, recipe compliance, and maintaining top hygiene and safety levels in a compact and fast-paced environment.

Supervised kitchen staff to ensure high culinary standards and operational efficiency.

Collaborated with front-of-house team to coordinate service flow and optimize guest satisfaction.

• Working at this fine-dinning restaurant, in hotel "Vizualiza" located in the heart of Plovdiv / Bulgaria. My responsibility include hiring, leadership and mentoring the team, with the right tools and knowledge. Committed to foster a positive kitchen culture and developing guest experience through innovation, precision and teamwork. Building and maintaining effective partnership between the team and the shareholders. Weekly schedule organizing. Identifying unique, exciting and engaging opportunities and strategic initiatives for my team to drive the business forward while keeping the high culinary standards,

• Worked in this company for 11 years, during which time I held different positions (Sous Chef, Head Chef, Executive Head Chef) as I learned and developed various responsibility including Leading multiply kitchens Hiring, training and developing people Project managing and coordination while opening new Sites Co - managing the franchise in New York, Middle east and Sweden Co - managing the stores across London and UK Carrying out regular one-to-ones and performance reviews based on key performance Hiring, training, developing and promoting Ensuring the company is profitable while growing globally Monthly P&L meetings and target setting

• Worked in this restaurant part of "Caprice Holding" located in the heart of London, Leicester Square as a Sous Chef My responsibility includes: Stock managing Ensuring the high standards in this fast paste kitchen Training and coaching the junior team Ensuring the H&S and F&S standards are met daily Participate on daily briefings