Swapnil

Last updated in Apr 2026

Swapnil Mulundkar
Chef de Cuisine / Brand Chef

 Kyiv, Ukraine  [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)  [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

Summary
Experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine / Brand Chef with over 18 years of international
experience across fine dining restaurants, premium hotels, and multi-cuisine concepts. Proven
expertise in Italian, Asian, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and European cuisines, menu engineer­
ing, cost control, and team leadership. Recognized for delivering consistent quality, authentic
flavors, and innovative menus while managing large kitchen operations and high-profile
events.

Skills
Core Skills: Menu Engineering & Development, Kitchen Operations Management, Cost Control
& Budgeting, Team Leadership & Staff Training, Inventory & Food Safety Compliance, Fine
Dining & Hotel Operations, Special Events & Banquets, Recipe Standardization, Multi-Cuisine
Expertise

Experience
Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 Chef de Cuisine, Restaurant 45 – Kyiv, Ukraine
• Led kitchen operations ensuring high standards of hygiene, discipline, and teamwork
• Designed and updated authentic Italian menus (antipasti, pasta, risotto, pizza, mains,
desserts)
• Introduced new dishes while preserving traditional Italian authenticity
• Conducted inventory control and proper storage systems
• Monitored culinary trends to enhance menu offerings

Nov 2023 – Dec 2024 Chef de Cuisine, Fog Factory – City Hotel – Kyiv
• Directed kitchen operations for a high-volume Asian restaurant specializing in Japanese and
Korean cuisine
• Standardized recipes, portion sizes, and plating across sections
• Ensured premium seafood quality, including sushi and sashimi preparation

June 2022 – Aug 2023 Brand Chef, Restaurant Himalaya / Balu Asian City Cafe – Kyiv
• Responsible for menu design, recipe development, costing, and sourcing premium ingredi­
ents
• Led staff training and banquet operations
• Represented the brand at multiple pop-ups and collaborations (Ponchyk Boy, Kisa Bar, Octo
Tower Feast)

Oct 2018 – Feb 2022 Brand Chef, DBI Hotels Ukraine (Ramada Encore & Hotel Number 21)
• Managed menu engineering and execution across multiple hotel properties
• Oversaw cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and supply planning
• Curated menus for VIP events, embassy functions, and gala dinners
• Ensured consistency and quality across hotel restaurants

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 Aug 2018 – Oct 2018 Executive Sous Chef, Ramada Encore (4★ Deluxe) – Kyiv
• Led day-to-day kitchen execution and core culinary team
• Promoted to Brand Chef role within DBI Hotels

June 2017 – June 2018 Head Chef, Impressario Entertainment & Hospitality – The Tasting Room – India

July 2016 – May 2017 Head Chef, Mirah Hospitality – Cafe Mangii – Mumbai
• Led Italian kitchen operations (wood-fired pizzas, handcrafted pastas)
• Managed food cost control, inventory, and staff training

Jan 2014 – Dec 2016 R&D Chef, Boodaii Inc. Group – Kuwait
• Product research and development for French and European cuisine concepts
• Worked with organic and specialty ingredients sourced internationally

Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 Sous Chef, The Irish House – Mumbai

Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 Chef de Partie, Hotel Sun-n-Sand (5★) – Mumbai

Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 Demi Chef de Partie, B+F Open Flame Kitchen – Kuwait

Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 Commis Chef, Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn – London, UK

Education
Jan 2008 Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College, Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Manage­
ment – UK

Bharati Vidyapeeth, Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel & Tourism Management – Navi Mumbai, India

Languages
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Marathi: Fluent
Russian: Conversational

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