Career
Baitassovowns the largest Kazakh restaurant company, Bachelor of Arts Restaurants, which comprises more than 20 establishments. The group specializes in international cuisine. In the past three years, the company"s headcount has doubled to 1,000 employees, while revenue has multiplied by two and half times.
On 1 August 2012 Cafeteria deli cafe was named by The New York Times "a favorite with Almaty’s arty crowd".
In June 2013 Askar Baitassov has become an Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 entrant. Among projects initiated by him is Weekender Almaty Summer Music Festival that takes place in Almaty twice a year.
lieutenant is designed to introduce indie music to local audiences.
