Okan Horuz
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced Lead Chef with more than 10 years of experience in the restaurant industry and additional experience as an Uber driver. Open to new opportunities in food service, warehouse operations, delivery driving, and other fields. Holds a regular driver's license and a high school equivalency GED.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Chef
Little Istanbul Restaurant
Brooklyn, NY
03.2024 - 10.2026
- Led kitchen operations for Little Istanbul Restaurant’s Turkish and Mediterranean service.
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure smooth service and maintain high food quality.
- Led kitchen team in fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Supervised line cooks during lunch and dinner service.
- Prepared kebabs, mezes, and sauces following restaurant recipes and standards.
Uber Driver
Uber
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Safely transported passengers to various destinations via Uber.
- Transported passengers safely to destinations using GPS and local routes.
- Delivered reliable rideshare services on Uber platform.
- Navigated Uber app to accept ride requests and manage trip flow.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and comfort for Uber riders.
Education
High School Equivalency GED -
Dumlupınar
Mersin, Türkiye 09.2000 - 06.2004
Skills
- Lead Chef experience
- Restaurant kitchen experience
- Kitchen management
- Kitchen operations
- Menu planning
- Recipe creation
- Food pairing
- Food safety standards
- Sanitation compliance
- Supplier coordination
- Order management
- Inventory control
- Regular driver's license
- Rideshare driving
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
- Open to warehouse, delivery, restaurant, and other positions
Personal Information
Driving License: Regular driver's license
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Driving License: Regular driver's license
Timeline
Lead Chef
Little Istanbul Restaurant
03.2024 - 10.2026
Uber Driver
Uber
01.2020 - 03.2024
High School Equivalency GED -
Dumlupınar
09.2000 - 06.2004