Experience

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  Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Pastry Chef Instructor - Head of Pastry Department

    • Feb 2019 - Present
    • Istanbul, Turkey

    In partnership with Ozyegin University, Le Cordon Bleu Istanbul is part of a world renowned network of educational institutions dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality education through world class programmes

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  Özyeğin University

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Culinary Art Instructor | Chef Lecturer

    • Feb 2019 - Present
    • Istanbul, Turkey

    In partnership with Le Cordon Bleu, teaching culinary arts at School of Applied Sciences Hotel Management - Gastronomy & Culinary Arts

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  Komot Pharmaceutical

  • Prizren Municipality, Kosovo

  • Freelance Consultant

    • Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
    • Prizren Municipality, Kosovo

    Crafted an exceptional selection of gourmet delicacies and unveiled an alluring chocolate and confectionery line.

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  Barry Callebaut Group

  • Switzerland
  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head of Chocolate Academy Turkey & Technical Adviser EEMEA

    • Oct 2013 - Jan 2019

    As the Head of the Chocolate Academy Turkey, I oversee a center of excellence dedicated to providing comprehensive training courses covering all aspects of chocolate work across various trade sectors such as Horeca, Pastry, Bakery, and Chocolatier.In my role as the project lead, I meticulously planned and designed the kitchens, cocoa lounge, and offices. I handled the procurement of all equipment and tools, managed the profit and loss (P&L), and crafted the curriculum for all classes and workshops. Additionally, I developed recipes and concepts utilizing the full range of Barry Callebaut brands. My responsibilities extended to instructing classes, conducting demonstrations, and fostering positive customer relations.Beyond the academy, I am entrusted with providing technical advice, recipes, and product concepts to customers within the Turkish and EEMEA market (South East Europe & North - West Africa). I actively engage in demonstrations showcasing global gourmet chocolate brands such as Callebaut®, Cacao Barry®, and Carma®, contributing to their ongoing success.

  • Technical Adviser EEMEA

    • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

    Responsible for technical advises, recipe / product and concept development to customers for the Turkish and EEMEA market (South East Europe & North - West Africa); conducted demonstrations for the global gourmet chocolate brands Callebaut®, Cacao Barry® and Carma®

  • Technical Adviser SEE

    • Feb 2011 - Dec 2012

    Responsible for technical advises to customers, teaching hands on classes, traveling & covering the Turkish and South East Europe market (GR - RO - BG - HU - CZ - SK & Balkan countries) for demonstrations, consulting and product development for manufacturers and artisans belonged to my duties.

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  AANI&DANI

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  • Freelance Consultant

    • Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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  HAZZ

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Technical Consultant

    • Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
    • Istanbul, Turkey

    Artfully designed an exquisite array of gourmet delicacies, revealing a tempting selection that harmonizes the rich allure of chocolates with an irresistible range of confections. Each creation is a testament to precision, passion, and a commitment to indulgence, inviting enthusiasts to savor a w...

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  real,- Hypermarkets (Metro Group)

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Technical Consultant – Gourmet Chef

    • Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
    • Istanbul, Turkey

    * Auditing the bakery & pastry section of Real supermarkets, enhancing and developing the new patisserie assortment to Real Hypermarkets Turkey; trained the employees on the new assortment (09/2011-05/2012)

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  LSG Sky Chefs

  • Istanbul & Antalya, Türkei

  • Technical Consultant │ Technical Adviser

    • Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
    • Istanbul & Antalya, Türkei

    Offered extensive consultancy and technical assistance to Starfood, a division of LSG – Skychefs (Lufthansa). Functioned as a consultant in the setup of the Starfood production facility in Antalya, Turkey, emphasizing enhancements in food quality and team efficiency. Played a key role in the recr...

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  Divan

  • Istanbul, Türkei

  • Pastry Production Manager - Executive Pastry Chef

    • Jan 2005 - Jan 2011
    • Istanbul, Türkei

    One of Turkey’s most respected brands with more than 50 years of experience. Divan is operating five star hotels and upper class restaurants; 15 patisserie shops and 20 In-Store bakeries; 2 banquet locations and “DVN” confectionery products. Divan Patisserie represents a tradition of prestige, le...

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  Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul

  • Istanbul, Türkei

  • Executive Pastry Chef

    • Nov 2000 - Dec 2004
    • Istanbul, Türkei

    International *****hotel, managed by Fairmont - Raffles Hotels International, member of the “Leading Hotels of the World” and “5 Star Diamond Award” holder with over 600 rooms and suites. World’s Best Places to Stay, Conde Nast Traveller Gold List 1999-2004; Top 25 Hotels in the World, Travel+Lei...

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  Divan Pastaneleri

  • Istanbul, Türkei

  • Corporate Pastry Chef

    • May 1997 - Nov 2000
    • Istanbul, Türkei

    Divan Tur-Yat is a pastry and confectionery factory, which originated from the 5-star Divan Oteli’s pastry section. Today, it is the market leader in Turkey, producing pastries and confectionery in branches in Istanbul, Ankara, Mersin, Antalya and Adana.Overall responsibilities & skills:o Rep...

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  Robinson Club GmbH

  • Scuol, Switzerland

  • Pastry Chef

    • Jun 1996 - Apr 1997
    • Scuol, Switzerland

    4****star, 300-bed club resort hotel with demanding international guests, belongs to the market leaders for club vacations in Germany. Duties:* Assisting and reporting directly to the Executive Chef, representing and deputizing the head chef during his absence .* Was responsible for planning and ...

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  Deutsche Seetouristik "MS Arkona"

  • Rostock, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany

  • Pastry Chef

    • Nov 1995 - May 1996
    • Rostock, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany

    **** Star cruise ship under German flag, with up to 500 passengers, cruising on worldwide basis and was location of the very popular television series "Das Traumschiff", in GermanyDuties:o Reporting directly to the Executive Chefo Was responsible for the patisserie and bakery section.

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  Robinson Club GmbH

  • Scuol, Switzerland

  • Pastry Chef

    • Jun 1995 - Oct 1995
    • Scuol, Switzerland
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  Rathauskonditorei PGmbH

  • Eupen, Belgium

  • Managing Director - Pastry Chef

    • Dec 1987 - May 1995
    • Eupen, Belgium

    A quaint café and confectionery establishment, featuring 80 comfortable seating options, renowned for its premium offerings, and boasting a thriving outdoor catering division. Nestled in the heart of Eupen, the charming capital of the German-speaking region of Belgium, this establishment catered ...