Through his personal interpretations of ingredients and flavour combinations, Chef Arman Uz has forged a style of his own. He has absorbed his Turkish cultural heritage and that of the chefs with whom he trained, and now follows his intuition.
Inspired by the sea and the fresh produce grown locally. Arman invents colourful, pictorial dishes that play with textures and bold contrasts.
His cuisine is ultra fresh, with lots of herbs, spices, fruit and vegetables showcasing the magnificent ingredients produced by local growers and seafood by local fishermen.
Light, honest, respectful of nature, Arman’s cuisine expresses itself freely.
Uz is creating beautiful modern cuisine with an international accent. Flavours from across the globe permeate sophisticated dishes throughout a thoughtful menu
Macarture Magazine 2011
Born in Turkey, Uz quickly gained traction in the local hospitality industry. His career kicked off in the Turkish tourist town of Cappadocia in 1991, where he worked for the distinguished Indigo Tourism Group, owners and operators of a number of luxury resorts and fine-dining restaurants across the country. During this time Uz gained the opportunity to work under some of Turkey’s top chefs, acquiring the culinary expertise and insight to set him up for a career in fine diningIn 2004 Uz took his skills global, moving to Australia and throwing himself into the local restaurant scene. In 2005 he oversaw the kitchen at Kiama hotspot Cargo’s Wharf Restaurant, creating a contemporary menu replete with local seafood.
Uz is perhaps best known for his work as head chef at acclaimed Turkish restaurant, Efendy, in Sydney’s Balmain, where he moved in 2007. Uz worked with Masterchef Turkiye Judge Somer Sivrioglu – Efendy’s owner – for a number of years, playing a significant role in bringing the restaurant widespread critical and popular success.
in 2012 Uz relocated back to the NSW south coast to take over the kitchen at Flanagans Dining Room.2017, At The Kyle Bay's Jaaks, Uz has introduced a contemporary Middle Eastern and Mediterranean touch to the menu, which predominantly focuses on freshly caught local seafood and seasonal ingredients. He aims to let the freshness of the produce speak for itself, concentrating on simple and classic flavours and spectacular presentation.Uz has set up a strong team at Babylob Rooftop in early 2019, creating amazing Middle Eastern Cuisine.He is overseeing Anason, Maydanoz and Tombik today.
CONSuLTING
Whether you are looking for help with a new opening or on a current business, then I may be able to help. It may be your kitchen is struggling to meet financial targets or just needs to grow in its offering and ethos.
I’m a chef consultant based in Sydney.
I offer several services to fit your needs. My goal is to provide you with the best options possible in order to ensure your success. I start by assessing and examining your concept.I then analyze the most successful route, location, concept, and menu to ensure success. I offer tailor made packages and options depending on your budget. I will work with you to try and find the most reasonable option to suit your needs. Services I provide include concept development, menu and recipe development, cost analysis, internal controls, restaurant and kitchen design, training (chef, cooks, managers and waitstaff), website directing, engaging you with the right marketing and public relations, mystery shopping.
"The menu at Babylon has been inspired through recipes from my own childhood, growing up in Turkey. I have fond memories of where street vendors would line streets, selling dishes like hummus, that would be made fresh to order, by hand."
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