Athanasios Kargatzidis

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Chef Founder @ COSTA FRIA
Athanasios Kargatzidis's Location
Portugal, Portugal
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About Athanasios Kargatzidis

Athanasios Kargatzidis fell in love with food and restaurants over twenty-five years ago.He has been cooking, researching, and studying his way across the world ever since, which led him to open BARON, one of Lebanon's most renowned restaurant and #12 on MENAS 50 Best Restaurants 2022 and again for 2023 #16 on MENAS 50 Best Restaurants awards.Often describing his food as ‘fusion cooking', Athanasios has been championing international flavours since stepping into kitchens, with food that holds flavour and texture, rather than tradition and provenance, as his central tenets.A proactive dynamic hospitality professional with a successful background owning & operating multi-brand operations, specializing in new concept design development and full kitchen operations covering catering and full hospitality services, QSR, bakeries, fine dining and bistro concept.

Athanasios Kargatzidis's Current Company Details
COSTA FRIA

Costa Fria

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Athanasios Kargatzidis Work Experience Details
  • Costa Fria
    Founder Chef
    Costa Fria Jan 2019 - Present
    Portugal
    “COSTA FRIA along the Atlantic Coast is about the dynamic energy, local ingredients, and natural beauty that defines why we live in Ericeria, and why so many love to visit. We are in the unique position to bring it all together, a sense of place that only exists here.”
  • Tastykitchens Hospitality Group
    Founder
    Tastykitchens Hospitality Group Jan 2010 - Present
    G.C.C. Mena
    Tastykitchens Hospitality Group is a company that is very passionate about food and very passionate about hospitality.In the span of more than a decade, THG has evolved from operating a small boutique consulting office into one of the most acclaimed hospitality groups in the region. We have pioneered a celebratory style of dining at our awarded iconic restaurant BARON. To date, THG has been awarded numerous awards including placing twice in the MENAS 50 Best Restaurant awards and both times claiming Lebanons Best Restaurnt. THG’s businesses are located in Lebanon, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Portugal.
  • Baron
    Founder Chef
    Baron Jan 2015 - Present
    Lisbon, Portugal
  • Ant Ventures - Casper & Gambini'S
    Corporate Executive Chef
    Ant Ventures - Casper & Gambini'S May 2002 - Jan 2013
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Multi‐Concept Restaurant Group. Headquarters based in Beirut with strong presence in the MENA region, managing and franchising a wide ranging portfolio of restaurant, hotels & bars. Brand portfolio includes Casper & Gambini's, silver byC&G, 35Rooms boutique hotel, EATalian, From the Tree, Falafel Nadia, Tarator.
  • Hotel Imaret
    Consultant/Personal Chef
    Hotel Imaret Feb 2001 - Feb 2002
    Kavala, Greece
    Small Luxury Hotels of the World™
  • Theparrot Brasserie
    Head Chef
    Theparrot Brasserie 1999 - 2001
    Tinajin Teda China
    Newly formed Upscale American Brasserie.Provided opening hands-on expertise in areas that included kitchen design, menu creation, planning, cost control and analysis, staffing, budgeting, and marketing. Supervised daily operations of restaurant and catering facility entire kitchen staff of 22.
  • Woolloomoolloo Wine Bar
    Head Chef
    Woolloomoolloo Wine Bar 1996 - 1999
    Paris, France
    Australian style wine bar & restaurant.Managed daily operations of restaurant and catering facility with a staff of 8. Developed new monthly menus and wine program. Trained all staff on food presentation techniques and wine decanting. Revitalized internship program for students from Dubrulle Culinary Institute. Oversaw purchasing, menu development and wine selections.
  • Raincity Grill
    Commis/Line Cook
    Raincity Grill 1995 - 1996
    Vancouver, Canada
    Cutting edge restaurant that helped define Pacific Northwest Cuisine. Menu comprised of locally sourced food, eventually incorporating what became a trademark of a “100-Mile Tasting Menu”.Helped Chef with preparation of all foods with ordering, organization of kitchen staff, and weekly menu planning. Augmented culinary skills and gained hands-on business experience to advance professional career in culinary arts and hospitality.
  • Earls Restaurants
    Assistant Restaurant Leader
    Earls Restaurants 1989 - 1993
    Regina, Saskatchewan
    As Assistant Restaurant Leader it was my responsibility to create a team that was filled with great salesmanship & customer service all while providing a fun and entertaining working environment. Duties included:- Corodinating hospitality seminars & Chef"s Product Tasting Tables- Recruiting & Selection, Training & Development of new Shift Leaders- Scheduling, Budgeting, Forecasting Sales & Trends- Overall Operation of the Restaurant- Development sessions with employees- Creating policies and procedures for day to day items

Athanasios Kargatzidis Skills

Menu Development Culinary Skills Restaurant Management Catering Restaurants Cuisine Fine Dining Food Food And Beverage Pastry Hospitality Management Pre Opening Recipes Food Safety Budgeting Budgets Menu Design Culinary Menu Engineering Concept Development Staff Training

Athanasios Kargatzidis Education Details

  • The Art Institute Of Vancouver--Dubrulle Culinary Arts Location
    The Art Institute Of Vancouver--Dubrulle Culinary Arts Location
    Food & Beverage
  • The Art Institute Of Vancouver--Dubrulle Culinary Arts Location
    The Art Institute Of Vancouver--Dubrulle Culinary Arts Location
    Food & Beverage
  • The Art Institute Of Vancouver--Dubrulle Culinary Arts Location
    The Art Institute Of Vancouver--Dubrulle Culinary Arts Location
    Food & Beverage
  • Dubrulle Culinary Institute Vancouver
    Dubrulle Culinary Institute Vancouver

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Athanasios Kargatzidis attended The Emirates Academy Of Hospitality Management, The Art Institute Of Vancouver--Dubrulle Culinary Arts Location, The Art Institute Of Vancouver--Dubrulle Culinary Arts Location, The Art Institute Of Vancouver--Dubrulle Culinary Arts Location, Dubrulle Culinary Institute Vancouver.

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