1) He started his career as an assistant chef, first at the Intourist Baku Hotel, and then at the Randezvouse restaurant. 2) In 2002, he started working in the restaurant chain Zafaran to study Caucasian cuisine, and then continued his career as a young chef in the Absheron Hotel and several restaurants. 3) He then continued his career by working as a chef at the Randdezvous restaurant where he worked. 4) He worked as a chef at Randezvouse restaurant for two years and was invited to work as a chef at Saficha restaurant in Moscow, Russia. 5) He worked for 1 year in Safica Resroran and continued his career. He worked for several years. 6) Invited to Ukraine in 2007. Representing a new Caucasian cuisine in Kharkov, Simeni opened a restaurant as a chef at Achag restaurant. 7) He returned to his country in 2010 and continued as an Executive Chef at the Lake Palace Hotel. 8) He was invited as an Executive Chef at Amburan Beach Club, which has 4 restaurants and is known as a world brand, and worked for several years, and then in 2013 he started working as an Executive Chef at the Excelsior Baku Hotel. 10) Became the founder of the concept of the kitchen of the new 5-star Marxal Hotel, which will be represented by traditional cuisine in the city of Sheki in the eastern region of Azerbaijan, and worked until 2016. 11) In 2017, he worked as an Executive Chef at the 5-star Rixos hotel chain, a world brand. 12) In 2018, he became the founder of the kitchen concept at the 5-star Karabakh Naftalan Hotel and continued as the Executive Chef at the Galaalti Hotel. 13) In 2020, he became the founder of the kitchen concept of the 5-star Lankaran spring resort hotel with 4 restaurants. 14) PMD hospitality hotel group also rose to the executive chef of several 5 star hotels. 15) In 2022, he established a restaurant chain for himself under the name Dolivo. 16) Several hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, fast food in Azerbaijan. is the founder of concepts.

Araz Ahmadov, grew up in the southern region of Azerbaijan and since young age he had a passion for cooking. He was very interested in mother's food, she gave him the interest. She was making very tasty food and she was teaching, giving the details of national cuisine. After graduating from high school, he started the culinary faculty. The first internship was Intourist Hotel Baku. When he was young, he loved cooking so much and wanted to cook remarkable dishes. He completed his training in 2002 and started as a salad master and did various activities until March 2005. Since June 2005, he was promoted to the kitchen in the best restaurants in Russia and neighbor countries, including 5-star hotels. In 2005, he participated in the "Ala Russian Culinary Competition" in Russia and was awarded the status of "Young Chef of the Year". At that time, the doors of the kitchen opened to him. At the age of 24, Araz Ahmadov left his mark by demonstrating cooking techniques and offering him the highest level of food. He is the youngest chef to receive an outstanding first award in the history of local cuisine.Araz Chef wanted to explore the other cuisines and learning the plate art. He developed himself in kitchen and went to Europe to increase his knowledge. The position was promoted from Chef de Cusine to Executive Chef and worked in world-class five-star hotels. With more than 22 years of experience, a world-renowned culinary school and an extensive list of awards, he had advanced ideas in the field of gastronomy and always demonstrates excellent skills. "Perfect culinary science has always excited me. The traditional flavors I learned as a child still impressing me. Thanks to the experience I have gained, I can name several restaurant concepts and works of my profession. I created the concept of D'olivo restaurant and offer my customers delicious dishes." The cozy atmosphere of D'olivo allows to demonstrate culinary magic. Chef Ahmadov takes the gastronomic traditions of the region and reinterprets them in an elegant and sophisticated way, using many fresh products to prepare innovative dishes. Designing of the restaurant with comfortable chairs, soft cream and sand colors emphasize the elegant and modern decor of the restaurant presents magnificent works of art to customers. Discovery of D'olivo restaurant presents the traditional tastes and the culinary culture at the same time. Chef Ahmadov has prepared a special tasting menu to take the guests to the lunch tour. The atmosphere of D'olivo restaurant preserves culinary traditions and offers customers an atmosphere that demonstrates the best dining experience. An amazing piece of Italy on Aziz Aliyev Street in Baku. Focusing on healthy and quality food, we offer our customers delicious dishes and specialties with ingredients that reflect and bear the name of D'Olivo's traditional cuisine. D'OLIVO offers an excellent selection of beautiful Italian cuisine. Just come, close your eyes, breathe and taste.