
Timeline
About me
Hotelier & Restaurateur
Education

Mehmet ihsan mermerci
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Cornell university
2017 - 2021Food service management coursesFood Service Management distance learning. Topics about the course are;Restaurant Revenue ManagementChallenges of Foodservice ManagementMenu Planning and Marketing, and Merchandising StrategiesControl Systems and Related Systems Marketing, Service, and HR Systems

Adnan menderes üniversitesi
-Tourism and hotel management
Experience

Çıragan sarayı
Jan 1999 - Jan 2000Waiter
Durusu park hotel
Jan 2005 - Jan 2006Restaurant managerPrepared alacarte menus.Prepared events menus.Organized F&B staff and sales team.Cooperated Sales team.Prepared the Operation budget.

Lale sarayi restaurant
Jan 2007 - Jan 2009Restaurant managerPrepared alacarte menus.Organized sales and marketing events.Organized restaurant and kitchen staff.Controlled stocks and cost activities regulary.Prepared budget.

Legend hotels metro group
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010Service managerPre-opening hotel activitiesOrganized F&B staffPrepared alacarte menusCo-operated banquet sales team and sales staffPrepared foresight budgetOrganized servis type and servis style.Controlled stocks and cost activities.

Emirates palace abu dhabi hakkasan restaurant
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011Restaurant headwaiter1 Michelien star restaurant pre- opening activities.Organized restaurant all service staff.Controlled stock.

Marriott international
May 2011 - Aug 2013Restaurant&ird managerOutlet Manager To Restaurant & IRD ManagerF&B Supervisor To Outlet ManagerPre-opening member of F&B team.Team leader of JW Wine Ambbassador team.In charge of the Micros implementations.Opening and Managing different outlets All Day Dining (350 pax ), JW Steakhouse (60 pax), Velocity Sports & Entertaiments Bar (150 pax) Organization of stores/Par Stock preparation of outletsRunning of the Fine Dinning restaurant of the hotel.Running of the All Day Dinnig Restaurant Fires & Flavors (350 pax) Show less

Tav airports
May 2013 - Jul 2014Assistant food&beverage manager Responsible for 140 employees including 12 supervisors and 2 Outlet Managers Overseeing 10 F&B outlets including an A la Carte Restaurant (200 Pax), Pub (110 pax) 3 Business Lounges, and 5 Self Service Units. Responsible for managing all aspects of the financial performance for all 10 outlets analyzing them on a daily basis and taking appropriate actions to meet targeted budget figures. Conducting performance assessments for all employees. Hiring, coaching, and training all employees. Taking an active part in reviewing and implementing new menus and menu items with the executive chef and f&b manager. Reviewing new products for self-service units. Show less
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D.ream (doğuş restaurant entertainment and management)
Jul 2014 - Nov 2015Manager- vogue Overseeing Award Winning Restaurant (155 Pax) Bar (60 Pax), honored by Wine Spectator BEST OF AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 2014 & 2015 Responsible for implementing new menus and menu items with the Executive Chef Taking an active part in reviewing and implementing the new wine list. Responsible for managing all aspects of the financial performance, analyzing them on a daily basis, and taking appropriate actions to meet targeted budget figures. Conducting performance assessments for all employees. Hiring, coaching, and training all employees. Show less

Mövenpick hotels & resorts
Nov 2015 - Apr 2017Food and beverage manager 136 Luxury Guest Room 9 Meeting Rooms, including 360-sqm ballroom, Overseeing 5 F&B outlets. Responsible for implementing new menus and promotions. Directly reporting to the General Manager and Area Food & Beverage Director of Europe. Responsible for yearly budget and forecast Taking an active part in reviewing and implementing the new wine list. Responsible for managing all aspects of the financial performance, analyzing them on a daily basis, and taking appropriate actions to meet targeted budget figures. Conducting performance assessments for all employees. Hiring, coaching, and training all employees. Show less

B+f open flame kitchen
Apr 2017 - Jan 2018Restaurant general manager Ensuring the highest standards of food and beverage service. Maintain operations by preparing policies and standard operating procedures. Keeping control of food and labor costs. Ensuring Health & Safety and also hygiene procedures & standards are maintained. Responsible for recruiting, training & developing restaurant staff. Dealing with and resolving customer complaints as needed. Maximizing all business opportunities to drive sales. Plan and monitor restaurant sales and revenue. Liaising with the Head Chef to discuss and develop the menu. Analyze budget variances and take corrective actions. Organizing the daily and weekly schedules for the Restaurant’s management team. Purchasing stock, and supplies and negotiating best prices with trade suppliers. Ability to create a great atmosphere & be an inspirational host. Monitoring sales and then writing informative reports for the Head Office. Lead each shift by delegating duties, assigning tasks, and following up with all team members. Act with integrity and honesty while promoting the Restaurant culture. Analyze food and beverage costs and set menu prices. Show less

Swissôtel the bosphorus, istanbul
Apr 2018 - Aug 2024 EAM overseeing Food and Beverage Spa and Sports. Managing 7 stylish Restaurants- 16 Roof, Madhu’s, Chalet, Gabbro, Sabrosa and Oasis- also, 3 lounges – Café Swiss, Executive Lounge and Living Lounge additional, hot sales point Swiss Gourmet by Illy, including kitchen and stewarding department as well. Managing Purovel Spa and Sport with 33 number of staff with 14 number massage room. Managing membership program of around 1000 members. Being part of the Executive Committee of the hotel and managing the largest food and beverage operation in the city. Responsible for managing all aspects of the financial performance for all 11 Venues & Spa and Sports analyzing them daily and taking appropriate actions to meet targeted budget figures. Ensuring the highest standards of food and beverage service. Create strong F&B Sales and Marketing and Spa and Sports strategies to make a difference in the market Maintain operations by preparing policies and standard operating procedures. Operating 5,900 square meters of meeting space and 29 function rooms, including three ballrooms. Incharge of the kitchen with 85 employees, stewarding with 22 employees, and service departments with 128 employees with 235 employees up to 360 as per the seasons needs. Responsible for overseeing the food and beverage projects of the 49 Accor hotels within the country as the Food and Beverage Alchemist Türkiye Champion. Show less
EAM i/c Food&Beverage and Purovel Spa&Sport
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024Director Of Food And Beverage
Mar 2021 - Jul 2023Assistant Director Of Food And Beverage
Aug 2019 - Mar 2021Food and Beverage Manager
Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

Jw marriott istanbul marmara sea
Aug 2024 - Mar 2025Hotel manager
Licenses & Certifications

Certificate of constellation academy of wine and jw marriott wine ambbassador
Jw marriott
Certificate of micros operation and implementations
Micros
Certificate of selection of ronnefeldt tea
Ronnefeldt co
Certificate of the completion to marriott lodging in the beginning
Jw marriott
Certificate of the great food safe food
Jw marriott
Business writing and business english
Ameican university of kuwaitMay 2017
Beverage certification
MarriottOct 2012
Restaurant managers workshop
Marriott int.Aug 2012
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