Chef Md Kohel Ahmed: Rupchanda Super Chef Champion 2019
Md Kohel Ahmed is a celebrated culinary professional and an icon of the modern Bangladeshi food industry. He rose to national prominence after winning the prestigious Rupchanda Super Chef Champion Trophy in 2019, a feat that solidified his reputation as one of the most talented and creative chefs in the country.
With a deep mastery over a wide spectrum of cuisines—including Indian, Bengali, Thai, Chinese, and Continental—Chef Kohel is known for his technical excellence and his ability to elevate traditional flavors to international standards. His journey to the frontline of the culinary arts is defined by innovation, precision, and an unwavering passion for perfection.
Core Achievements & Expertise
- National Champion: Winner of the Rupchanda Super Chef 2019, the most recognized culinary competition in Bangladesh.
- Cuisine Versatility: Expert in multi-cuisine environments, specializing in both authentic regional flavors and modern global fusion.
- Industry Icon: A role model for aspiring chefs, recognized for bringing Bangladeshi culinary heritage to the center stage of modern gastronomy.
- Innovation: Renowned for creating signature dishes that blend complex spice profiles with world-class presentation techniques.
Professional Highlights
Experience – Years of leadership at premier hotels and high-standard restaurants across Bangladesh.
Champion – Rupchanda Super Chef (2019)
Expertise – Indian, Bengali, Thai, Chinese, and Continental Cuisines.
Chef Kohel always try to promote Bengali cuisine all over the world. He went to India to make the Bangladeshi food’s Festival & represent Bangladeshi cuisine at the international level. All time he get the appreciation from the guest for his excellent cooking skills . He is so much friendly with co-workers. In his kitchen every chef get him as like a friend or a brother.
Work Experience
Executive Chef —-Hotel Noorjahan Grand Duration: 16/01/2025 to till now Location : Waves 1, Dargah Gate, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Sous Chef (Multi Cuisine) —-Ascott The Residence 1st October 2023 to 15 January 2025.
Executive Chef —Kohel’s Kitchen restaurant and party Centre 1st September 2020 to 31st September 2023.
Chef de Parties (Inter National Cuisine) —-Holiday Inn Dhaka City Center from 1st March 2020 to 31st May 2020
Chef de Parties: (oriental cuisine) — Six seasons hotel form 25th November 2016 to 28 February 2020
Demi chef: (multi cuisine) —–Platinum suites hotel form5th December 2014 to 14th November 2016.
Cook: (Indian cuisine) —-Ulta Voot restaurant from 10th July 2011 to 30th November 2014.
Assistant cook: (Indian cuisine) —-Khazana (A fine dining Indian Restaurant) from 1st April 2010 to 30th June 2011.
Kitchen Helper —-Red tomato restaurant from 1st April 2008 to 31th march 2010.
Cook helper: (multi cuisine) —-Atrium restaurant from 1st November 2006 to 31th march 2008.
Cook helper: (Indian cuisine)—Saffron the garden restaurant from 5th august 2004 to 31th October 2006.
Educational Qualification
(S.S.C) 2004 Institute: Koskonokpur Gajir Mukam Dakhil Madrasha.
Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts and Diploma in Food Safety in Catering (BTEB) from REGENCY HOSPITALITY TRAINING INSTITUTE (RHTI), Nikunja-1, Khilket,Dhaka
Successfully completed 05(Five) month’s duration “F& B Production” Training program (SEIP-ISC T&H)
from UCEP-Mirpur Technical School, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216
National Skill Certificate-II in baking (bread and biscuit) NTVQF Level-2 (RPL)
National Skill Certificate-I in cooking, NTVQF Level-1 (RPL)
