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VIKTOR KOSHEL
Executive Chef | Brand Chef | Multi-Unit Culinary Operations Manager

Date of Birth: 26 July 1984
Nationality: Ukrainian
Location: Limassol, Cyprus
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
International culinary professional with more than 20 years of experience in restaurant operations, kitchen management, restaurant openings, team leadership, and multi-unit culinary supervision. Experienced in Japanese, European, Italian and casual dining concepts across Ukraine, Papua New Guinea, Denmark, Spain and Cyprus. Proven track record in opening restaurants from concept to launch, leading teams of up to 80+ employees, implementing operational standards, food safety systems, staff training and cost control programs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head Chef – Hungry Hungry & East 101
Limassol, Cyprus | Nov 2024 – Present
• Responsible for culinary operations across two restaurant brands.
• Supervise approximately 40 employees.
• Recruitment, training, purchasing, supplier management and quality control.
• HACCP documentation and communication with Health Department authorities.

Sushi Chef – Sushi Home
Limassol, Cyprus | 2024
• Managed sushi production and kitchen operations.

Project Launch Consultant / Head Chef
Spain | 2023 – 2024
• Participated in the launch of an Asian cuisine concept.
• Menu development and kitchen organization.

Sushi Chef – Multi-Unit Japanese Restaurant Group
Denmark | 2022 – 2023
• Worked across a restaurant group operating 11 locations.

Brand Chef – Vitas Industrial Group
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | 2018 – 2022
• Started as Head Chef for a Japanese restaurant opening project.
• Promoted to Brand Chef overseeing multiple concepts.
• Managed Eugene Japanese Restaurant, Chicago Pizzeria, Papa Sergey Burger Restaurant and Moscow Restaurant.
• Oversaw meat production facility operations.
• Managed more than 80 employees.
• Implemented culinary standards, training systems and food cost controls.

Head Chef – Tako Restaurant
Simferopol | 2015 – 2016

Head Chef – Salvador Restaurant
Novy Urengoy | 2014 – 2015

Sous Chef – Korona Restaurant
Luhansk, Ukraine | 2013 – 2014

Restaurant Opening Specialist
Ukraine | 2010 – 2013
• Successfully launched five restaurant projects in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa.
• Kitchen design, menu development, recruitment and operational setup.

Head Chef – Tanako Japanese Cuisine & Ricci e Poveri Italian Cuisine
Ukraine | 2007 – 2010

Sushi Chef – Yakitoriya
Mykolaiv, Ukraine | 2005 – 2006
• Completed professional training in Kyiv and Moscow.
• Appointed Sushi Chef through a competitive selection process.

Cook (Hot & Cold Kitchen)
Children's Boarding School Cafeteria
Mykolaiv, Ukraine | 2004 – 2005

EDUCATION
Mykolaiv Trade and Economic College, Ukraine
Food Technology and Culinary Arts
Graduated with Honors (2004)
Qualification: 5th Grade Professional Chef and Food Production Technologist

LANGUAGES
• Ukrainian – Native
• Russian – Native
• English – B1 Working Proficiency
• Spanish – A2

KEY SKILLS
• Restaurant Openings
• Multi-Unit Operations Management
• Executive Kitchen Leadership
• Japanese Cuisine
• HACCP & Food Safety
• Staff Recruitment & Training
• Supplier Negotiations
• Purchasing & Inventory Control
• Food Cost Management
• Menu Development
• Kitchen Design & Workflow Planning
• Quality Assurance

DRIVING LICENCE
Categories B and C