Executive Chef & Culinary Leader
Md Mahabub Bishas is an accomplished Executive Chef with over two decades of extensive, hands-on experience in global and regional culinary arts. Currently serving at Purbachal Club Limited, he has built a distinguished career spanning high-volume restaurant launches, prestigious club operations, corporate catering, and culinary education.
Core Expertise & Specializations
Global & Regional Cuisines: Expert in authentic Bangladeshi, Indian, Thai, Chinese, Seafood, Mexican, and Continental culinary traditions, alongside specialized proficiencies in traditional wedding items, kebabs, biryani, burgers, pizzas, and pastry preparation.
Kitchen Leadership & Operations: Proven success in comprehensive kitchen management, menu engineering, cost control, stock inventory, and establishing rigorous Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Training & Mentorship: Dedicated to culinary education, having trained students from the International Culinary Institute (ICI) and guided kitchen teams toward service excellence.
Professional Journey & Milestones
Executive Chef | Purbachal Club Limited (Feb 2019 – Present): Directs culinary operations and leads the department as Team Leader, maintaining exceptional standards of taste, quality, and presentation.
Head Chef | Akij Food & Beverage Ltd. (Jan 2016 / Jan 2026 – Present): Manages high-standard food production, hygiene compliance, and rigorous quality control.
Executive Chef | Cutler Catering (Feb 2021 – Jul 2023): Managed food operations for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) corporate officers under the mentorship of celebrity chef Daniel C. Gomez, while also overseeing kitchen activities at Eat Station.
Head Chef & Opening Specialist: Successfully launched several notable establishments—including Banyan Shade Restaurant and Baburchi Restaurant—overseeing complete kitchen setups, custom menu creation, equipment procurement, and high-volume daily service for hundreds of guests.
Education & Professional Honors
Professional Qualifications: Certified through Worldchefs Academy, the International Culinary Institute, and ACE Hospitality Management Institute, complemented by a Sustainability Education certification from Worldchefs.
Global Recognition: Honored as an Ambassador and Honorable Member of Best of Gastronomie (France) and recipient of the Best Chef Curry Award (2024) from the Chefs Unity Association of Bangladesh.
Leadership Roles
- President — Bangladesh Chef Organization
- President — Bangladesh Gastronomy Culinary Association
- Founder — Best Chef Welfare Society
