Mgo Kazanjian

Professional Profile Dynamic and internationally experienced Executive Chef and Culinary Consultant with over 15 years of hands-on expertise in high-end restaurants, luxury hotels, and culinary innovation. Adept at developing cutting-edge menus across multiple cuisines, leading kitchen operations, and executing high-profile consulting projects throughout the Middle East and Europe. Recognized for culinary excellence, creativity, and leadership—winner of several prestigious culinary awards. Core Competencies • Menu Engineering & Recipe Development • Culinary Consultancy & Concept Creation • Kitchen Operations & Staff Leadership • Food Styling & Presentation • Event Catering & Fine Dining • International Cuisine Expertise: Arabic, Armenian, French, Italian, Spanish, Taiwanese • Media & TV Appearance (Top Chef MBC) Culinary Consultant (Multiple Projects) 2025 • Limone, Black Angus Signature, Collective, Sanad Restaurant (Qatar) Developed signature menus, optimized kitchen workflows, and trained culinary teams for new concept launches. Executive Chef | KOYO Restaurant & La Piazza Restaurant – Yerevan, Armenia 2023 • Oversaw daily operations, designed seasonal menus, and led culinary staff for two of Yerevan’s top dining venues. Brand Chef | Lucky Group – Yerevan, Armenia 2022 • Directed menu creation, brand development, and culinary strategy across multiple restaurant outlets. Consultant Chef (Freelance) 2020 – 2021 • Advised restaurant startups and revamps, including Yasmin, BURO, and La Piazza Group. Head Chef | GAIA – Amman, Jordan 2018 • Crafted Mediterranean-inspired gourmet menus and implemented fine dining service standards. Head Chef | Tiziano Smoking Chef – Yerevan, Armenia 2018 – 2019 • Led culinary innovation, introducing modern smoke-based cuisine. TV Appearance | Top Chef Arab World – MBC TV 2018 • Gained regional recognition through televised culinary competition showcasing technical skills and creativity. Head Chef | Reebok Sports Club & Flow House – Yerevan, Armenia 2017 Menu & Executive Chef Roles – Various Establishments (Yerevan, Dubai, Aleppo, Bahrain, Qatar, Amman) 2008 – 2017 • Held progressive leadership positions including: o Wine Republic, Bel Etage, Bella Italia, Multi Grand Pharaon Hotel (Armenia) o Romero Restaurant (Amman, Jordan) o Four Seasons, Zuma (UAE & Qatar internships) o Alaia Ducasse Group (Internship under Chef Eile Khalife) o Baytooty, Jayden Hotel, Carlton Hotel, Dedeman Hotel, and more (Aleppo, Syria) ________________________________________ Education & Certifications • Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) – Degree in Culinary Arts | Amman, Jordan | 2013 – 2014 • Institute of Saint George – Degree in Tourism & Hotel Management | Aleppo, Syria | 2011 – 2013 • Karen Jeppe Armenian College – A-Levels, Literature Focus | Aleppo, Syria | 2010 – 2011 • Romero Restaurant – Certificate in Catering & Event Organization | 2014 Awards & Recognition: • 🥇 1st Place, HORECA Jordan Culinary Competition (2014) • 🏅 Best Young Chef, HORECA Jordan (2014 & 2015)