Behind the Burner

Nasrin Hossain Tima

Nasrin Hossain Tima

Nasrin Hossain Tima

Behind the Burner

Personal Information

Nationality : Bangladeshi
Sex : Female
Religion : Islam
Language : English, Bengali, Hindi.

Present Address:
39 Orchid Magu, Male 20- 02, Republic of Maldives.

Chef Nasrin Hossain Tima: A Global Expert in Luxury Resort Gastronomy

Nasrin Hossain Tima is a dynamic and seasoned culinary professional with over seven years of high-performance experience in the global hospitality industry. Currently serving as a Commis I at the ultra-luxury Velassaru Maldives, Chef Tima has built a career defined by technical precision, artistic presentation, and the ability to manage high-volume, 5-star kitchen operations.

Her journey across renowned international brands—including Sheraton, Renaissance, and Velassaru—has equipped her with a deep mastery of diverse cuisines. Whether coordinating complex kitchen logistics or preparing up to 400 gourmet meals per night, Chef Tima is recognized for her impeccable standards and menu innovation. With a BBA background and specialized training in Arabic Cold Mezzo, she combines business acumen with elite culinary artistry.

Core Expertise & Professional Strengths

  • International Luxury Hospitality: Proven track record in 5-star hotels and private island resorts, maintaining world-class standards in the Maldives and Bangladesh.
  • Specialized Arabic & Mediterranean Artistry: Formally trained in Arabic Cold Mezzo, bringing authentic Middle Eastern flavors to global audiences.
  • High-Volume Excellence: Expert at managing large-scale service (400+ meals nightly) while ensuring 5-star food quality and stringent timing.
  • Kitchen Leadership & Coordination: Extensive experience in kitchen management and team leadership, refined through roles as Executive Chef and Kitchen Coordinator.

Professional Journey

RoleOrganizationLocationPeriod
Commis IVelassaru MaldivesMaldivesMar 2024 – Present
Commis ISheraton DhakaDhaka, BangladeshMar 2021 – Mar 2024
Executive ChefFull Stop Lounge & RestaurantGazipur, BangladeshNov 2020 – Mar 2021
Commis IIRenaissance Dhaka Gulshan HotelDhaka, BangladeshNov 2019 – June 2020
Kitchen CoordinatorDhaka Regency Hotel & ResortDhaka, BangladeshApr 2018 – Oct 2019

Technical Training & Education

Culinary Certifications

  • Professional Chef Course: Arabic Cold MezzoRegency Hospitality Training Institute (RHTI)
  • Cooking Level-1Bangladesh Technical Education Board
  • Food & Beverage ProductionSEIP – Dhaka Regency

Academic Background

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)Mirpur Girls’ Ideal Laboratory Institute

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)National University (2016 – 2022)