MESUT GUVEN INCE
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Talented executive chef experienced with ottoman turkish cuisine. Sources ingredients and controls budgets to boost restaurant profiles. Holds conversational English skills. Talented kitchen lead plished in developing menus and running successful kitchens. History exceeding guest expectations with delicious, innovative foods and locally-sourced ingredients. Seeks opportunities to innovate and diversify options to bring in new patrons. Successful culinary professional with expertise in team and operations management. History maintaining high kitchen standards and exceeding expectations for food quality, safety and style.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Barquiala Tapas & Coctails Lounge
2022.12 - Current
Executive Chef
Turkish Village Restaurant and Cafe
2013.06 - 2022.08
- Controlled planned menu development to encompass branding and overall company vision whilst successfully promoting return business.
- Ensured kitchen staff were equipped with appropriate tools and inventory.
- Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
Head Chef
Kuum Hotel
2012.02 - 2013.11
- Monitored linework processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
Executive Sous Chef
Alkoclar La Bontique Hotel
2011.04 - 2012.12
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines for attractive presentation.
- Catered events with [Number]+ guests with specialised menus.
Head Chef
Punto Freso Italiano
2007.05 - 2011.09
- Monitored linework processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
Sous Chef
Minnesota Restaurant
2003.05 - 2007.04
- Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
Education
Person in Charge
Gmp Quality Consulting
Dubai2018
Basic Food Hygiene
Hygeia Quality Consultans
Dubai, UAE2015
Mastery Certificate
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Education
Istanbul2011
Master of Arts - Executive Chef Reference
Culinary Art Academy
Istanbul2010
Master of Arts - Haccp Certificate
The Culinary Institute of Belgium
Istanbul2009
A-Levels -
Goksen High School
Istanbul06.2002
Skills
- Purchasing control
- Sourcing ingredients
- Recipe creation
- Signature dish creation
- Kitchen management
- Employee training and development
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
Timeline
Head Chef
Barquiala Tapas & Coctails Lounge
2022.12 - Current
Executive Chef
Turkish Village Restaurant and Cafe
2013.06 - 2022.08
Head Chef
Kuum Hotel
2012.02 - 2013.11
Executive Sous Chef
Alkoclar La Bontique Hotel
2011.04 - 2012.12
Head Chef
Punto Freso Italiano
2007.05 - 2011.09
Sous Chef
Minnesota Restaurant
2003.05 - 2007.04
Person in Charge
Gmp Quality Consulting
Basic Food Hygiene
Hygeia Quality Consultans
Mastery Certificate
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Education
Master of Arts - Executive Chef Reference
Culinary Art Academy
Master of Arts - Haccp Certificate
The Culinary Institute of Belgium
A-Levels -
Goksen High School
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