Andrija M.

He completed primary school in Jagodina, after which he enrolled in a hospitality-focused secondary school. In 2020, he enrolled in the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism in Vrnjačka Banja, University of Kragujevac, in the Gastronomic Management study programme, which he successfully completed in 2024. During his undergraduate studies, he actively participated in professional internships and honed his knowledge and skills in leading hospitality establishments in Serbia and abroad. He worked as a chef for three summer seasons in the hotel complex "Maistra Hospitality Group" in Rovinj (Croatia), then as a manager of the ethno-village "Brana" in Rekovac, and as a kitchen shift supervisor in "Pegaz Holiday Resort" in Vrnjačka Banja. Additionally, he gained professional experience as a waiter in the hotel "Beli Bor" on Tara, as well as a chef and sous chef in restaurants and hotels in Jagodina, including "Skver" and the hotel "Hill". He participated in prestigious gastronomic competitions such as the Gastronomic Cup and the International Gastronomic Festival in Niš, where he won several awards: a gold, silver, and bronze medal. After completing his undergraduate studies, he enrolled in a master's academic programme at the same faculty, in the Health Tourism study programme, continuing to develop his interests in sustainable gastronomy and its application in the development of green tourism in Serbia.