TEAM
General Manager, Food & Beverage Department
Blagoy Birchov
A professional with over 20 years of experience in restaurants and catering, winner of the "Best Restaurant Chain Manager in Bulgaria" award for 2018. He took an active part in designing the dining areas of Balgarska Armiya Stadium and developed the entire concept of the Food & Beverage Department. As a consultant and creator of business and franchise restaurant models, he has exceptional experience in building and managing food and entertainment venues of various types. In 2022 he published the book "Restaurant Business Management", aimed at young professionals who want to build a career in the food service industry.
Executive Chef
Dimitar Pavlov
He has many years of professional experience in haute cuisine. His personal qualities and dedication have taken him to the position of Executive Chef at a number of landmark hotels in the capital, as well as five-star resorts on the Black Sea coast. His career also includes prestigious roles as a private chef at several embassies, and as a culinary consultant he has successfully passed on his vision and quality standards to many food and beverage venues. Chef Pavlov draws inspiration from the location, the season and local produce, adding his personal signature to every dish. From authentic Bulgarian cuisine and refined gourmet offerings to creative street food, he cooks with passion, turning every dish into an experience.
Executive Pastry Chef
Mihail Naydenov
A professional with over 9 years of experience in pastry in Bulgaria and abroad. His background spans various restaurant concepts and specialisation in modern French pastry. He trained at Pastry Academy and completed a B Concept specialisation with the world-renowned pastry chef Jordi Bordas. His approach combines contemporary techniques, precision, balanced flavours and a lighter take on classic recipes. As part of the team, Chef Naydenov is responsible for the overall pastry concept and production, from developing and introducing recipes to organising the workflow and quality control. His focus is on creating a recognisable style and desserts that combine modern presentation, clean flavour and uncompromising quality, both for all events at the stadium and for external catering.
Catering Manager
Krum Krumov
A professional with over 20 years of experience in restaurants and hospitality, gained in prestigious restaurants, five-star hotels and international hotel chains. He holds a master's degree in Tourism Management and has extensive experience in team management, day-to-day operations, VIP service, and the organisation of catering and events. He is distinguished by a high level of professionalism, an excellent organisational culture, attention to detail, discretion and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with high service standards.