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Vladimir Bakic

Vladimir Bakic

Chef
Podgorica

Summary

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Mediterranean cuisine, Sushi , Italian Cuisine, Mexico, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Buddha Bar , Porto Montenegro
02.2022 - 11.2024
  • Opening the first Buddha bar in Montenegro. Developed innovative menus and organized events as a Head Chef at Buddha-Bar, while ensuring compliance with company standards. I have to ensure that food products, presentation, taste and plating are of the highest standards of the company. Monitoring holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met.
  • Trained junior chefs in advanced culinary techniques and food safety procedures, helping them grow professionally within the industry.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.

CDP, JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Amanyara
11.2018 - 09.2022
  • Prepared and cooked high-standard dishes across various cuisine, including Italian, Asian, Sushi, and Mexican.
  • Assisted in menu creation, incorporating fresh, local ingredients and innovative culinary concepts.
  • Ensure compliance with luxury hospitality standards and maintained consisted quality in food preparation and presentation.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.

CDP

AMAN SVETI STEFAN
03.2018 - 10.2022
  • Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes. In charged for the lunch in the Beach club area, helping in other restaurants in the resort as well. Preapring specialty dinners, events.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Sushi Chef

Restaurant Shangai
01.2012 - 11.2015
  • Prepare and craft high quality sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese dishes with precision and artisrtry.
  • Select and handle fresh fish, and other ingredients, ensuring quality and proper storage.
  • Maintain a clean and organized sushi station in compiance with health and safety regulation.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.

Education

V- Degree - Culinary College

SVSS ''Sergije Stanic''
Podgorica
04.2001 -

Skills

Proffesional and inovative chef, with excellent use of various cooking methods, dedicated to high levels of customer satifaction, with more than 10 years of experience in food industry Hard working, and high skilled in different cuisines, especially italian, mediterranean and sushi

Timeline

Head Chef

Buddha Bar , Porto Montenegro
02.2022 - 11.2024

CDP, JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Amanyara
11.2018 - 09.2022

CDP

AMAN SVETI STEFAN
03.2018 - 10.2022

Sushi Chef

Restaurant Shangai
01.2012 - 11.2015

V- Degree - Culinary College

SVSS ''Sergije Stanic''
04.2001 -

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