MEHMET EMRE ERGIN
NEW JERSEY,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Executive Chef with a proven track recording and enhancing operations through expert menu development and cost control. Skilled in forecasting, budgeting, and business oversight, with a flair for creating visually appealing, flavorful dishes. Excelled in team leadership and sanitation coordination, boosting customer satisfaction and maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
EXECUTIVE CHEF
SARAY CUISINE
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NEW JERSEY
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff regarding reservations and table management.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
- Developed and implemented menus for multiple restaurants, catering events, and private parties.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
- Worked closely with purchasing manager to control food costs while maintaining product quality standards.
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Maintained excellent relationships with local farmers to secure fresh produce for menu items.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to improve existing recipes or create new ones.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
MYLOUNGE
ORLANDO, FL
03.2022 - 01.2024
Sous Chef
8TH HILL
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK
07.2019 - 03.2020
CHEF
BOUTIQUE BISTRO BAR
ASTORIA, NEW YORK
02.2019 - 07.2019
CHEF
LITTLE RASCAL
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK
01.2018 - 07.2018
Sous Chef
Pera Soho
Manhattan, NY
05.2017 - 01.2018
Education
FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER SERTIFICATION
ALWAYS FOOD SAFE
FLORIDA01-2022
QUALIFYING CERTIFICATE IN FOOD PROTECTION
NEW YORK HEALT DEPARTMENT
NEW YORK01-2018
High School Diploma -
TUREM TURKISH CULINARY , TOURISM
IZMIR01-2014
GED -
ANATOLIA UNIVERSITY - DEPT OF MANAGEMENT
TURKEY01-2013
Skills
- Forecasting and planning
- Budgeting and cost control
- Recipes and menu planning
- Business operations oversight
- Banquets and catering
- Sanitation coordination
Timeline
EXECUTIVE CHEF
SARAY CUISINE
06.2024 - Current
EXECUTIVE CHEF
MYLOUNGE
03.2022 - 01.2024
Sous Chef
8TH HILL
07.2019 - 03.2020
CHEF
BOUTIQUE BISTRO BAR
02.2019 - 07.2019
CHEF
LITTLE RASCAL
01.2018 - 07.2018
Sous Chef
Pera Soho
05.2017 - 01.2018
FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER SERTIFICATION
ALWAYS FOOD SAFE
QUALIFYING CERTIFICATE IN FOOD PROTECTION
NEW YORK HEALT DEPARTMENT
High School Diploma -
TUREM TURKISH CULINARY , TOURISM
GED -
ANATOLIA UNIVERSITY - DEPT OF MANAGEMENT
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