Hikmat Babayev

About Hikmat Babayev

I am a business manager and entrepreneur with a focus on building and operating high-performance restaurant concepts in Silicon Valley. As the Managing Partner and Co-owner of NAR Restaurant in Mountain View, CA I oversee all aspects of business operations — including team leadership, strategic planning, corporate partnerships, branding, compliance, financial oversight, and guest experience.At NAR Restaurant, I lead a growing organization that includes four brands under one roof — NAR, Olivia Bros, Rosso, and CalSizzle. I coordinate staffing, procurement, budgeting, kitchen operations, marketing, vendor management, and technology integrations. I also drive our corporate catering and team lunch partnerships with local companies across the Bay Area.My focus is on building an efficient and people-centered culture, maintaining high operational standards, and creating a reliable hospitality service for our community and corporate clients.I am always open to connecting with leaders, office managers, workplace teams, and partners interested in food service collaboration, corporate catering, or new business opportunities.

Experience

1. Manager and Co-owner

   Nar Restaurant - Authentic Caucasus Cuisine

   Sep 2025 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US

Education

• Baku Higher Oil School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management

• Baku Slavic University, BSU

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), International Relations and Affairs

  2015 — 2019

• Baku Slavic University, BSU

  Master's degree, International Relations and Diplomacy

  2012 — 2014

• Baku Slavic University, BSU

  Bachelor's degree, International Relations

  2007 — 2011