Experience

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  Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Food and Beverage

    • Jan 2020 - Present
    • Istanbul, Turkey

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  Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

  • Bodrum, Turkey

  • Residences Manager

    • Mar 2019 - Sep 2019
    • Bodrum, Turkey

    Managing all aspects of top luxury 95 villas and 100 residences at award winning Luxury Resort - Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, Turkey

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  Raffles Istanbul

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Director Of Food And Beverage

    • Jul 2016 - Feb 2019
    • Istanbul, Turkey

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  CM

  • Concept Masters

  • Founder - PiPa Restaurants, Istanbul, Turkey

    • Apr 2011 - May 2016
    • Concept Masters

    A creative, business savvy and visionary expert creating, developing and operating unique, lifestyle hospitality concepts such as restaurants, bars, entertainment centers and hotels.First brand introduced in Istanbul - PiPa Italian Restaurant and Bar, Nisantasi

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  InterContinental Hotels Group

  • Regional Director of Food and Beverage - Greater China

    • Aug 2006 - Apr 2011

    IHG, GREATER CHINA- Managing 150+ hotels F&B performance; financial, operational, organizational, F&B development, Guest satisfaction index, support systems, monitoring team development - Responsible for concept developments per brand and successful implementation of new projects in Greater China Region- Opened average of 2 hotels per month in various brands, sizes and locations- Development of Operating Guidelines-Assist with know how and advise on improving existing F&B operations upon the request of RGMs and VP Operations for China.

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  Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

  • United States
  • Hospitality
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Executive Assistant Manager

    • Jan 2002 - Jul 2006

    THE WESTIN SHANGHAI, CHINALandmark property that comprises of 302 rooms, 145 Residences, 8 Food and Beverage outlets and Medium size Banqueting facilities. The Westin Shanghai & Residences is managed by Westin Hotels & Resorts, with more than 105 hotels and resorts in 23 countries, it is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. ( Opened – September 2002 )

  • Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

    • Jul 2000 - Jan 2002

    THE WESTIN STAMFORD & THE WESTIN PLAZA, SINGAPOREFormerly known as “The Tallest Hotel In the World” in the Guinness Book of Records, the Westin Hotel comprises of 2033 rooms, 12 Food and Beverage outlets; Convention and Banqueting facilities. The Westin Hotel has amongst its accolades, the award of Tourism Host of the Year 2000 (Restaurant Category); Singapore's Best Restaurants, Singapore Tattler – Compass Rose & Inagiku; Singapore's Top Restaurant, Wine & Dine – Compass Rose & Inagiku; Food & Hotel Asia Salon Culinaire 2000 (Live Practical Hot Cooking New Asia Cuisine) - Gold Award.. Responsible for 725 F&B Staff. S$70,000,000 revenue in year 2000

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  comohotels, "comoshambhala estate" Bali, Indonesia

  • Director of Food and Beverage

    • Mar 1999 - Jul 2000

    www.begawan-giri.com ( Currently Chomo Shambala ) http://www.comohotels.com/comoshambhalaestateAn exclusive luxurious private estate located in the rural charm of Begawan, Ubud area of Bali. Rooms from USD500 to USD3000 per night.Key achievements;- Successful pre-opening period and opening of the estate in a very challenging logistic and location- Trained F&B team to international standards. 65% of the entire team joined hotel from the nearby village without hotel experience- Established new world menus tailored to each guests needs- Created personalized event concepts( Spa Menus, Rafting Power Menus, Nature Picnics …)

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  InterContinental Hotels Group

  • Director of Food and Beverage

    • May 1998 - Nov 1998

    INTERCONTINENTAL ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN Setting and managing the Food and Beverage Department; 200 Cover Coffee Shop, Grill Restaurant with Open Kitchen, Specialty Italian Restaurant, 24 Hours In Room Dining – 300 Rooms; Night Club – Live Music, Cocktails; Arena Discotheque; Catering & Conference; Delicatessen; Lounges with various concepts – Opened July 1998

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  Hyatt Hotels Corporation

  • Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

    • Nov 1993 - May 1998

    HYATT REGENCY ISTANBUL, TURKEY(Opened December 1993)Positions held whilst employed by the above establishment are listed below in reverse chronological order:Assistant Director of Food and Beverage - May 1998Acting Assistant Director of Food and BeverageSpasso Italian Restaurant ManagerAll Day Dining Restaurant Manager in charge of Lobby Lounge, Delicatessen ShopAll Day Dining Restaurant Assistant Manager - Nov 1993