Atıf Erdem Yeter
Washington,DC
Summary
Hospitality and Sales Professional with a background in high-volume, 2+ years of experiences including Michelin-listed dining environments in Washington, DC, Bethesda and Istanbul. Skilled in customer service excellence, upselling strategies, and peak-hour floor management. Current Freelance Salesman in a Sci-Tech Company and a Software Engineering student with strong technical aptitude and a commitment to precision and teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Sales Representative
ScienceCream
Istanbul, Turkey
12.2025 - Current
- Manage end-to-end sales cycles, from initial client outreach to professional product presentations.
- Execute strategic negotiations to close deals while maintaining healthy profit margins.
- Foster long-term B2B and B2C relationships, ensuring high retention and referral rates.
Server
Ala Restaurant
Washington, DC
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Orchestrated high-quality service for 30-40+ guests per shift in a fast-paced, upscale dining environment.
- Demonstrated extreme versatility by seamlessly pivoting between server, busser, and food runner roles to maintain floor flow during peak volume.
- Consistently maximized revenue through expert menu knowledge and persuasive upselling of wine and seasonal specials.
- Managed complex orders and payment processing utilizing Toast POS, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial transactions.
- Cultivated an inviting atmosphere by providing personalized wine pairings and detailed menu guidance to international clientele.
- Michelin Guide Listed
Server
Barnathan Istanbul
Istanbul, Beyoglu
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and answered questions about dishes.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Handled cash and credit transactions with attention to detail.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
Server
Heep's Coffee Shop
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered rapid, friendly service in a high-traffic urban setting.
- Efficiently managed cash handling and point-of-sale operations during morning and lunch rushes.
- Maintained a pristine and organized front-of-house area to comply with health and safety standards.
Education
BSc - Software Engineering
Bay Atlantic University
Washington, DC01.2026
Skills
- Upselling & Sales
- Service Pacing
- Wine Pairing
- Fine Dining Etiquette
- Toast POS
- OpenTable
- Customer Pleasing
- High-Pressure Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
Availability
Full availability for dinner/PM shifts (Monday - Saturday).
Brunch availability for AM shifts at weekend.
Languages
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Sales Representative
ScienceCream
12.2025 - Current
Server
Ala Restaurant
02.2025 - 09.2025
Server
Barnathan Istanbul
03.2024 - 12.2024
Server
Heep's Coffee Shop
06.2023 - 08.2023
BSc - Software Engineering
Bay Atlantic University