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Madalina Roman

@madalinaroman

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Chef and culinary researcher blending food science, creative cuisine, and food media expertise.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that fuse culinary creativity and research—leading menu innovation, recipe development, training, and food media in collaborative, sustainability-focused teams.

I am a chef and culinary artist with a distinctive modern approach, grounded in food science and flavor chemistry. With over 10 years of professional kitchen experience and 7 years in food photography, styling, and graphic design, I specialize in ingredient-based recipe development, innovative use of local and foraged ingredients, menu innovation, sensory analysis, and food safety.

I have led and owned fine dining and zero-waste restaurant projects, won national recognition as Best Female Chef of Romania (2022, 2023), and delivered culinary research, product testing, and content creation for multiple brands. I bring a holistic, creative, and research-led approach to culinary development and food demonstrations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Personal Chef

Current

Chef M

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Provide bespoke personal chef services and food demonstrations integrating food science and flavor chemistry to create innovative, ingredient-driven menus; applied 10+ years professional kitchen experience and culinary research to enhance client dining experiences.

Food styling Menu Development Food Science Recipe Development Food Safety Food Styling Culinary Research

Owner & Head Chef

Szikra Restaurant

Dec 2019 - Jun 2023 (3 years 6 months)

Founded and led a Romanian fine dining, zero-waste restaurant delivering local creative cuisine; recognized as Best Female Chef of Romania (2022, 2023) while managing menu innovation, operations, and culinary team.

Food Safety Recipe Development

Co Owner & Creative Art Director

Tres Bon Co

Jun 2014 - Apr 2018 (3 years 10 months)

Co-owned the business and led creative direction including recipe development, product testing, content creation, food photography, and graphic design to support brand and product offerings.

Food styling Recipe Development Product Testing Food Photography Food Styling Graphic Design Content Creation

Co Owner

Comparty ADV

Jan 2012 - Jan 2018 (6 years)

Co-owned and contributed to business operations and creative services across a small agency, supporting client projects and company growth over a six-year period.

Business Management Client Services Creative Strategy Project Coordination Operations Branding

Online Copywriter

Brandup

Apr 2011 - Oct 2011 (6 months)

Produced online copy and supported graphic design tasks for marketing campaigns, enhancing brand messaging and digital content during a seven-month engagement.

Copywriting Digital Content Graphic Design Content Editing Marketing Communications