Cemil Erdogan
Thomasville,GA
Summary
Customer-oriented Beverage Manager with an extensive background in the beverage service industry. Overseeing all administrative tasks, including ingredients ordering, bookkeeping, training, and equipment maintenance. Skilled at preparing both annual and monthly budgets and cost analysis reports. Successful at implementing systems of organization and upselling products with a commitment to excellent customer service. Adept at detailed inventories and innovative menu design.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beverage Director
For The Table Hospitality
Tallahassee, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Created and implemented beverage menus for all hospitality group restaurants, including cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic options.
- Supervised bar staff in daily operations including scheduling, performance reviews, disciplinary action and staff development plans.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing local health codes and liquor laws as well as company policies regarding alcohol service.
- Collaborated with chefs on food-beverage pairings for seasonal menus or special promotions.
- Prepared monthly reports detailing sales figures, profits and losses in each outlet, product mix analysis and other relevant information.
Assistant General Manager
Macao Trading Company
New York City, USA
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed daily operations of the restaurant, including scheduling and supervising. Ensured that guest service was up to restaurant standards.
- Scheduled staff shifts and monitored labor costs.
- Coordinated monthly budgets and managed profit and loss.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders, found new suppliers, increased the quality, and lowered the prices with better deals.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality service levels.
- Performed administrative tasks such as payroll processing and accounts receivable management.
Assistant General Manager
Tamborim Restaurant
Jersey City, USA
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed daily operations of the restaurant, including scheduling and supervising. Ensured that guest service was up to restaurant standards.
- Scheduled staff shifts and monitored labor costs.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders, found new suppliers, increased the quality, and lowered the prices with better deals.
- Maintained restaurant public health standards
Bar Manager
Seabourn Cruise Line
, International
03.2017 - 02.2022
- Ensured high standards are in place in the bar for 100% guest satisfaction.
- Enforced safety regulations and ensured proper sanitation practices were followed as per USPH standards
- Conducted end-of-cruise meetings to discuss upcoming events, promotions, and menu changes.
- Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Pre- Opening Bar Manager
Novikov Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Created and implemented beverage menus for all restaurant outlets, including cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options.
- Coached bartenders and servers on pairings and upselling more profitable drinks.
- Developed and managed budgets related to beverage purchases, labor costs, and supplies, following set targets.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local wineries, breweries, and distilleries to provide exclusive offerings to guests. Negotiated pricing with suppliers for the best possible deals on high-quality products.
- Developed and implemented a scheduling system.
- Developed Public Health standards.
Flying Service Chef
Turkish Do&Co by Turkish Airlines
, International
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Prepared, plated, and served 5-star quality meals in Turkish Airlines Business Class, passengers during the flights.
- Been part of cabin crew and took responsibility for safety and security practices.
Sommelier
Seabourn Cruise Line
, International
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Started as a bar waiter and ensured 100% guest satisfaction.
- Got trained and learned wine and wine services together with cocktail and other alcoholic beverage service standards
- Promoted to Bartender. Kept up to company standards and guest service quality
- Promoted to Sommelier. Created Vine menus and developed upselling strategies.
- Ensured all the restaurants and bars on the ship had enough vine stock
- Delivered training to servers and ensured high-quality wine service in place
Education
Canakkale 18 March University - Tourism and Hotel Business Management
Canakkale 18 March University
Canakkale, Turkey01.2004
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Guest Service Excellence
- Collaborative Mindset
- Effective Team Management
- Food and Beverage Expertise
- Strategic Menu Creation
- Beverage Mixing Expertise
- Training Skills
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Financial Budgeting
- Beverage Industry Trends
- Extensive wine knowledge
Certification
- WSET level 1 Certificate
- ServeSafe Public Health Certificate
- CPR and First aid Certiificate
- Haute Grandeur 2022 Best Cocktail Menu in Europe Award (Novikov Istanbul)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Beverage Director
For The Table Hospitality
06.2024 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Macao Trading Company
05.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant General Manager
Tamborim Restaurant
02.2022 - 05.2023
Pre- Opening Bar Manager
Novikov Istanbul
06.2021 - 11.2021
Bar Manager
Seabourn Cruise Line
03.2017 - 02.2022
Flying Service Chef
Turkish Do&Co by Turkish Airlines
08.2013 - 02.2017
Sommelier
Seabourn Cruise Line
06.2010 - 06.2013
- WSET level 1 Certificate
- ServeSafe Public Health Certificate
- CPR and First aid Certiificate
- Haute Grandeur 2022 Best Cocktail Menu in Europe Award (Novikov Istanbul)
Canakkale 18 March University - Tourism and Hotel Business Management
Canakkale 18 March University
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