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Work History
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Custom
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JŪRATĖ VOLODZKO

LONDON,UNITED KINGDOM

Summary

Accomplished culinary professional with expertise in team collaboration, cuisine innovation, and advanced culinary techniques. Demonstrates strong capabilities in menu engineering, nutritional planning across diverse dietary needs, and event catering and private guests. Proficient in patisserie and bakery with advanced pastry techniques, complemented by food photography skills to enhance presentation. Dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service while driving creativity and efficiency in dynamic culinary environments.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Head Chef

Zima Russian Restaurant
London, UK
10.2019 - 03.2025
  • Company Overview: Leading destination for modern Eastern European cuisine
  • Worked closely with Chef Zimin to refine culinary approach, integrating flavors from the broader Eastern Mediterranean and Central Asia, open chef tables and work closely with Michelin awarded chefs ( Evgenij Vykenjev Beluga, Moscow , Martynas Praskevicius, Tomas Lidakevicius Social Eating House)
  • Leading destination for modern Eastern European cuisine

Private Chef for UHNW

AGENCY
London
02.2021 - 12.2024
  • Working for private families evening shifts and private dinners with special menu.
  • Improved client satisfaction by creating tailored menus based on dietary needs and personal preferences.
  • Enhanced dining experience with meticulous food presentations.
  • Sourced specialised ingredients from various markets around the world to provide novel tastes in traditional dishes.
  • Prepared nutritious meals for clients' improved health and wellbeing.
  • Catered for large parties, ensuring a delightful dining experience for every guest present.
  • Coordinated with other household staff to ensure efficient service delivery across all areas of home management.

Senior Head Chef

Bizarre & Skandalas
Lithuania
09.2017 - 08.2019
  • One of most visually striking and exciting restaurant projects in Lithuania, combining Peruvian, Italian, and Asian culinary elements
  • Directed team of 45 staff
  • One of most visually striking and exciting restaurant projects in Lithuania, combining Peruvian, Italian, and Asian culinary elements
  • www.bizzare.lt

Head Chef

Classic Norway
Geiranger
06.2017 - 11.2018

Company Overview: Focused on showcasing t essence of Scandinavian cuisine through locally sourced ingredients

  • Website: [not provided]
  • Delivered authentic culinary experiences that reflected rich food traditions and cultural values of region
  • Worked closely with local producers to incorporate fresh, sustainable ingredients into each dish
  • Focused on showcasing essence of Scandinavian cuisine through locally sourced ingredients
  • Website: [not provided]

Private Chef

Alma Latvyte
Vilnius, Lithuania/France
02.2015 - 08.2018

Adhered strictly to food safety regulations to maintain high levels of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.

  • Prepared nutritious meals for clients' improved health and wellbeing.
  • Followed strict dietary guidelines whilst preparing meals for clients with specific health conditions.
  • Created aunforgettable gastronomic experience by using fresh, local produce in all dishes.

Senior Head Chef

Bistro (Congress Avenu Hotel****)
Vilnius, Lithuania
07.2011 - 08.2015
  • Hotel restaurant providing high-quality dining experiences
  • A hotel restaurant providing high-quality dining experiences

Head of Sommelier

LA CAVE GOURMET
04.2006 - 09.2011
  • A gourmet restaurant specializing in fine dining and wine, including gourmet shop with products aruond word

Education

ADVANCED VOCATIONAL - Chef

Vilniaus Žirmunų Darbo Rinkos Mokymo Centras
Vilnius
02.2011

ADVANCED VOCATIONAL - Sommelier

Sommelier School of Lithuania
Vilnius
01.2010 - 01.2011

HIGHER (BACHELOR) - Political science

Vilnius University Institute of International Relations And Political Science
Vilnius
01.2003 - 01.2008

Pastry Chef & Confectionery Courses in London - Chef

Le Cordon Blu
London
02.2023 -

Skills

  • Nutritional Planning (Pelo/Keto/Macro/Vegan)
  • Strong Patisserie and Bakery
  • Advanced pastry techniques
  • Gastronomic innovation
  • Sommelier-Level wine knowledge
  • Nutritional knowledge
  • Molecular gastronomy knowledge
  • Seasonal ingredients familiarity
  • Mastery of international cuisines

Languages

Lithuanian
Russian
Polish
English

Custom

  • Travels
  • Slow food
  • Food photography and styling

Affiliations

  • Pilates
  • Gardening

Timeline

Pastry Chef & Confectionery Courses in London - Chef

Le Cordon Blu
02.2023 -

Private Chef for UHNW

AGENCY
02.2021 - 12.2024

Head Chef

Zima Russian Restaurant
10.2019 - 03.2025

Senior Head Chef

Bizarre & Skandalas
09.2017 - 08.2019

Head Chef

Classic Norway
06.2017 - 11.2018

Private Chef

Alma Latvyte
02.2015 - 08.2018

Senior Head Chef

Bistro (Congress Avenu Hotel****)
07.2011 - 08.2015

ADVANCED VOCATIONAL - Sommelier

Sommelier School of Lithuania
01.2010 - 01.2011

Head of Sommelier

LA CAVE GOURMET
04.2006 - 09.2011

HIGHER (BACHELOR) - Political science

Vilnius University Institute of International Relations And Political Science
01.2003 - 01.2008

ADVANCED VOCATIONAL - Chef

Vilniaus Žirmunų Darbo Rinkos Mokymo Centras
JŪRATĖ VOLODZKO