I have refined the profile for Nazrul Islam Rana, emphasizing his elite background in international hotel brands and his prestigious certification as a CODEX HACCP Internal Auditor. His transition from Le Meridien and Radisson Blu to a leadership role at the InterContinental marks him as one of the top culinary professionals in Bangladesh.
Chef Nazrul Islam Rana: A Global Master of Multi-Cuisine & Food Safety
Nazrul Islam Rana is a distinguished culinary leader with over 22 years of experience across the world’s most prestigious hotel brands. Currently serving as a Chef de Partie at the InterContinental Dhaka, Chef Rana is a rare “Multi-Cuisine Virtuoso,” possessing expert-level mastery in Continental, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, French, Italian, and Korean culinary arts.
His career is defined by international exposure, having served in Mauritius, and a decade of seniority within the “Big Three” of Dhaka’s hospitality scene: Radisson Blu, Le Meridien, and InterContinental. Beyond his creative flair, Chef Rana is a specialist in kitchen safety and compliance, holding a CODEX HACCP Internal Auditor certification. This unique combination of global flavor expertise and rigorous safety standards makes him a premier figure in the modern culinary industry.
Core Expertise & Professional Strengths
- Global Multi-Cuisine Specialist: A vast repertoire spanning Western (French, Italian, Continental) and Eastern (Japanese, Korean, Thai, Chinese) cuisines.
- 5-Star Hospitality Veteran: Extensive leadership experience within Marriott (Le Meridien), Radisson Hotel Group, and IHG (InterContinental).
- Food Safety & Compliance Expert: Certified HACCP Internal Auditor with advanced training in food safety and industrial sanitation.
- Emergency & Life Safety Trained: Certified in CPR, AED, and professional Fire Fighting, ensuring a secure and professional kitchen environment.
Professional Journey
| Role | Organization | Location | Period |
| Chef de Partie (CDP) | InterContinental Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Apr 2025 – Present |
| Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP) | Radisson Blu Water Garden | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Oct 2022 – Apr 2025 |
| Executive Chef | Ibiza Bistro | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dec 2020 – Aug 2022 |
| Executive Chef | FOODIE Catering & Acc. | Narayanganj, Dhaka | June 2020 – Nov 2020 |
| Demi Chef de Partie (DCDP) | Le Meridien Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Jan 2016 – May 2020 |
| Chef de Partie (CDP) | Six Seasons Hotel | Gulshan-2, Dhaka | Apr 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Asst. Chef | Zub Express | Mauritius | May 2007 – Feb 2009 |
| Pizza & Pasta Chef | Transcom Foods (Pizza Hut) | Gulshan, Dhaka | Feb 2004 – Feb 2007 |
Academic & Professional Certifications
Professional Certifications
- CODEX HACCP Internal Auditor Course | SGS (Radisson Blu)
- One Year Diploma in Professional Chef Course | BHMTTI (2014)
- Food Safety Certification | Johnson Diversey Bangladesh
- CPR & AED Certified | Life Saving Society of India (2017)
- Fire Fighting Certification | Fire Brigade of Bangladesh
Academic Background
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) | Dhaka Board (2020)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) | Open University (2020)
