Gurkan Yelkenci

Gurkan yelkenci

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location of Gurkan YelkenciIstanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
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  • Timeline

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

    waiter

    Çıragan Sarayı
    Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

    Restaurant Manager

    Durusu Park Hotel
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

    Restaurant Manager

    Lale Sarayi Restaurant
    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

    Service Manager

    Legend Hotels Metro Group
    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

    Restaurant Headwaiter

    Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi Hakkasan Restaurant
    May 2011 - Aug 2013

    Restaurant&IRD Manager

    Marriott International
    May 2013 - Jul 2014

    Assistant Food&Beverage Manager

    TAV Airports
    Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

    Manager- Vogue

    D.ream (Doğuş Restaurant Entertainment and Management)
    Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

    Food and Beverage Manager

    Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
    Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

    Restaurant General Manager

    B+F Open Flame Kitchen
    Apr 2018 - Aug 2024

    EAM i/c Food&Beverage and Purovel Spa&Sport

    Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Current Company
    Aug 2024 - Mar 2025

    Hotel Manager

    JW Marriott Istanbul Marmara Sea
  • About me

    Hotelier & Restaurateur

  • Education

    • Mehmet ihsan mermerci

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    • Cornell university

      2017 - 2021
      Food service management courses

      Food 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 2000
      Waiter
    • Durusu park hotel

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Restaurant manager

      Prepared 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 2009
      Restaurant manager

      Prepared 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 2010
      Service manager

      Pre-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 2011
      Restaurant headwaiter

      1 Michelien star restaurant pre- opening activities.Organized restaurant all service staff.Controlled stock.

    • Marriott international

      May 2011 - Aug 2013
      Restaurant&ird manager

      Outlet 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 2014
      Assistant 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

    • D.ream (doğuş restaurant entertainment and management)

      Jul 2014 - Nov 2015
      Manager- 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 2017
      Food 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 2018
      Restaurant 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 2024
      • Director Of Food And Beverage

        Mar 2021 - Jul 2023
      • Assistant Director Of Food And Beverage

        Aug 2019 - Mar 2021
      • Food and Beverage Manager

        Apr 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Jw marriott istanbul marmara sea

      Aug 2024 - Mar 2025
      Hotel 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 kuwait
      May 2017
    • Beverage certification

      Marriott
      Oct 2012
    • Restaurant managers workshop

      Marriott int.
      Aug 2012