Zafer Akgun, director of food and beverage

Zafer Akgun

director of food and beverage

METT Hotels and Beach Resort

Lieu
Turquie - Istanbul
Éducation
Baccalauréat, Business Administration
Expérience
24 years, 11 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :24 years, 11 Mois

director of food and beverage à METT Hotels and Beach Resort
  • Turquie - Bodrum
  • Je travaille ici depuis février 2023

Located in one of Bodrum’s most pristine beaches, Haremtan Cove is home to METT Hotel & Beach Resort Bodrum. The perfect spot for a weekend getaway or a long holiday, this boutique resort features 72 elegant guests’ rooms, 31 premium suites, lofts and villas completed with private pools and garden areas, 1 outdoor swimming pool, a traditional Turkish Hammam, MOI spa, as well as a rich and varied dining scene.

The F&B focus is on desirable dining alongside fun and unique entertainment. From well-known brands like Folie, Isola, and Attiko as well as Anjel, Gullet and Lobby Lounge.

Country General Manager à Mikel Coffee
  • Turquie - Istanbul
  • février 2023 à août 2023

• Developed and executed growth strategies for Turkey operations to expand market presence and enhance business performance.
• Oversaw departments to guarantee the consistent delivery of high-quality offerings to investors, enhancing brand reputation.
• Managed budgets and monitored financial health, ensuring sustainable profitability for the business unit.
• Manage 25 locations and opened 9 locations

F&B Operations Manager à Agora Autograph Collection, Marriott
  • Qatar - Doha
  • août 2022 à janvier 2023

• Established comprehensive training plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain operational excellence, enhancing team proficiency.
• Collaborated with culinary team to craft appealing menus aligned with market trends and customer preferences, enhancing guest satisfaction and prepare a beverage menu for the outlets
• Effectively coordinated with regional headquarters to ensure seamless execution of F&B-related tasks, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies.

Operations Manager à Sanam Restaurant Management
  • Qatar - Doha
  • juin 2018 à février 2022

Managing Espressolab Specialty Coffee with 7 locations and 5 cafes under the Al Faisal Holding.

• Proficient in the development and meticulous management of food and beverage budgets, with a resolute commitment to meeting or surpassing revenue objectives while proactively identifying and addressing potential opportunities.
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying avenues for profit augmentation and value creation through the strategic reevaluation of existing processes, fostering innovation, and catalyzing essential organizational change.
• Consistently surpasses customer expectations by delivering services that go above and beyond, fostering elevated satisfaction levels and ensuring enduring client retention.
• Adept at setting clear and attainable goals and expectations for team members through the systematic implementation of performance review processes, and maintains a rigorous approach to holding staff accountable for achieving successful outcomes

Operations Manager, International à Espressolab
  • Turquie - Istanbul
  • février 2017 à juin 2018

Manage all operations in Egypt, Bosnia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Germany

• Facilitating the advancement of start-up ventures by collaborating with investors to facilitate brand establishment within their respective regions.
• Supervising existing locations to ensure strict adherence to brand standards while consistently enhancing guest satisfaction and overall experience.
• Fostering global brand expansion through innovative outreach strategies aimed at attracting new investors.
• Assessing the feasibility of entry into new markets and ensuring the sustained performance of the brand within these markets.
• Coordinating with third-party entities to ensure the meticulous alignment of brand design and all associated elements with established design guidelines.

Successfully secured agreements for four international master franchises for Espressolab, expanding the brand's presence worldwide and demonstrating strong business acumen.

Asst. Director of Food & Beverage à Hyatt Regency (Pre-Opening)
  • Turquie - Istanbul
  • juillet 2014 à février 2016

• Selection and procurement of Operating Supplies and Equipment (OS&E) for the Hotel. This encompasses a thorough evaluation of the essential items and equipment required to maintain smooth operations within the outlets.
• Established comprehensive training plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain operational excellence, enhancing team proficiency.
• Provides a leadership to managers and staff in the performance of their duties, establishing work priorities and in achieving management objectives.
• Involved with all day-to-day functions including staff management, guest interactions, office administration duties, vendor communications, and labor costs.

Asst. Director of Food & Beverage à Burj Rafal Kempinski (Pre-Opening)
  • Arabie Saoudite - Riyad
  • juillet 2013 à juillet 2014

• Collaborating with the Executive Assistant Manager and Back of House Manager to ensure that all Food & Beverage outlets have the essential items and equipment through careful selection of OS&E.
• Crafting and executing a brand-new Turkish Restaurant, starting from concept creation to selecting Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E), Operating Supplies & Equipment (OS&E), Hiring, training and creating the menus.
• Developing unique concept statements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each individual outlet.

Restaurants Manager à Ciragan Palace Kempinski
  • Turquie - Istanbul
  • février 2011 à juin 2013

• Oversaw administration and operation of Laledan restaurant, Bosphorus Grill, and the summer pool operation.
• Focus on maximizing profits and minimizing expenses.
• Upheld top-notch food and beverage service quality.
• Maintained a dedicated team for high staff performance and ensured unwavering customer satisfaction and consistently exceeded guest expectations.
• Resulted in a substantial increase in outlet revenue and decrease cost
• Managed all facets of the restaurant within established policies and procedures.

Italian Restaurant Maitre'd / Restaurant Manager à Silversea Cruises
  • Monaco - Monte-Carlo
  • juillet 2008 à février 2011

• Expertly managing La Terezza Restaurant, accommodating 150 guests for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, and overseeing a dedicated team of 50 staff members.
• Delivering exceptional food and beverage service marked by efficiency, courtesy, and technical excellence.
• Nurturing a skilled workforce through comprehensive training, ongoing coaching, and effective staff retention strategies.
• Inspiring and guiding the team to achieve superior levels of performance and service excellence.
• Continuously monitoring customer satisfaction and taking personal accountability to promptly resolve any issues, ensuring an impeccable dining experience

Head Waiter à Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Monaco - Monte-Carlo
  • avril 2007 à mai 2008

• Responsible for providing Six stars service to our guests
• Reach our goal and guess satisfaction
• Responsible of all section and waiters
• Consistently performs tasks in accordance with company standards, USPH guidelines and environmental regulations.
• Motivate of my team and work as a team. Train and keep them on high performance

Celebrity Cruises à Celebrity Cruises
  • Etats Unis - Floride
  • avril 2004 à mars 2007

• Working 2 michelin star Michel RouxChef`s restaurant.
• Table side cooking, carving, flambeing food.
• Responsible for providing high quality service to the guests, going above and beyond their expectations
• Knowledgeable on shipboard amenities, providing our guests with recommendations on entertainment, services and
products available
• Proficient in the art of table service, able to coordinate trolley and flambé service, ensuring a smooth operation and
delivering a high level of service
• Consistently performs tasks in accordance with company standards, USPH guidelines and environmental regulations.

Chef de Rang / Captain / Head Waiter à Barcelo Eresin Hotel
  • Turquie - Istanbul
  • janvier 1998 à avril 2004

• Working with the Restaurant Manager to ensure a smooth operation
• Developed 'Excellence In Service' training course for our employees

Éducation

Baccalauréat, Business Administration
  • à Anadolu University
  • septembre 2024
Etudes secondaires ou équivalent, Hotel And Restaurant Management
  • à Eresin Hotel and Tourism Management
  • mai 1995

Specialties & Skills

Training
Budgeting
Operation
Pre opening
P&L Management
MANAGEMENT
RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS
CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING
DATA ANALYSIS
MENU PLANNING
NEGOTIATION
PLANNING
REVENUE GROWTH

Langues

Anglais
Expert
Turc
Expert