VOLKAN OLMEZ
Denver,CO
Summary
Knowledgeable Beverage Manager /Head Bartender trained in bar operations and offering diligent leadership, planning and organizational skills. Dedicated to maximizing profits with dynamic cost controls and promotional strategies. Skilled team builder and trainer with solid customer service background.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Bartender /Bar Manager
Le Bilboquet
Denver, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive wine list featuring over 200 selections from around the world.
- Coordinated with suppliers on pricing, delivery, and product selection.
- Developed new cocktail recipes for the menu.
- Organized bar staff scheduling, including vacation time requests and sick days.
- Assigned bartenders to specific tasks and duties throughout the shift.
- Ordered necessary supplies such as glassware and garnishes when needed.
- Maintained a clean work area with appropriate safety standards according to health regulations.
Head Bartender /Bar Manager
OSTERIA MARCO
Denver, CO
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Ordered and maintained an adequate supply of alcoholic beverages, glassware, garnishes, ice, napkins, straws and other items needed for drinks.
- Maintained accurate records of liquor inventory and purchases for budgeting purposes.
- Maximize sales by identifying opportunities and create beverage culture in restaurant in order to enhance to revenues
- Utilized knowledge of mixed beverages, specialty liquors and craft beers to serve customers and provide wait staff with well-prepared drinks in a timely fashion
- Created a welcoming and enjoyable experience ensuring customer satisfaction by maintaining a friendly, accommodating and positive attitude.
Beverage Manager
SIX SENSES KAPLANKAYA
05.2019 - 11.2019
- The luxury property has over 114 rooms + Villas with 7 F&B outlets
- Responsible of 6 bars and 1 Seafood restaurant
- Control and maintain stock levels in beverage store and in the outlets as well as maximize sales, identify opportunities and create beverage culture in the hotel in order to enhance to revenues
- Directing, coaching, supporting, supervising and evaluating the performance of the team, which includes management to ensure efficient beverage operation
- Working along with the culinary team is of great importance for pairing and suggesting wine that will best complement each particular food menu item
- Constantly reviewing guest feedback, sales results and planning and implementing corrective action if needed to ensure guest satisfaction and matrix survey target.
Beverage Manager
KANDIMA MALDIVES
11.2018 - 04.2019
- The unique stylish lifestyle property has over 250 villas with 8 F&B outlets
- Responsible of beverage education of all F&B Staff
- Control and maintain stock levels in beverage store and in the outlets as well as maximize sales, identify opportunities and create beverage culture in the hotel in order to enhance to revenues
- Driving beverage revenue in the outlets and maintain beverage cost within budget
- Constantly reviewing guest feedback, sales results and planning and implementing corrective action if needed to ensure guest satisfaction and matrix survey target.
Bar Manager
SOFA HOTEL ISTANBUL AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Managing to pre-opening organizations for new bar named S'antre
- Organize every step about the opening plans (Critical paths, Lay out, Wine, Food, Coffee & Beverage Menus, Manning, Marketing plan)
- Training all F&B team members on existing new products as well as selling techniques and any other necessary beverage trainings
- Organizing private events and music events (private DJ events, birthdays, celebrations, parties, etc.)
- Directly responsible in providing total guest satisfaction and creating memorable moment throughout their experience.
Bar Manager
NIKKI BEACH HOTELS & RESORTS EMEA - Bodrum, TURKEY
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Bar Manager of Luxury Boutique rooftop Lounge Bar, with 100+ covers
- Organizing private events and music events (private DJ events, birthdays, celebrations, parties, etc)
- Acting in charge Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
- Oversee a team of 30 staff in 3 magnificent outlet (Café Nikki, Sunset Lounge, İn Room Dining)
- Managed bar area including cocktails creation and menu design, inventory, regulation compliance, and high quality customer relationships to increase restaurant value
- Directed and coordinated staff to ensure proper functioning of operations.
Senior Mixologist
NIKKI BEACH HOTELS & RESORTS EMEA - Bodrum, TURKEY
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed bar area including cocktail design and menu, inventory, regulation compliance, and high quality customer relationships to increase restaurant value
- Produced and balanced daily and weekly sales reports to assess and coordinate staff, while subsequently improving organizational profit
- Operated bar system, maintained clean and organized workstation, maintained safety and sanitation standards
- Assist members and guests during the dinner service with wine recommendations and selection for perfect pairing with their dinner, decanting of the wine and wine service
- Develop a training program for all Team Members to improve their knowledge of spirits and wine.
Bartender
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL GROUP - Bodrum, TURKEY
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Trained new and existing employees
- Maintained a clean and visually appealing bar
- Key holder with all duties associated with opening and closing
- Responsible for ordering, receiving, inventory, organizing and selling wine for outlets
- Develop a training program for all Team Members to improve their knowledge of wine tasting and wine service.
Education
School Of Tourism & Hotel Management -
Anadolu University
Bar & Service -
Tourism Vocational High School
Skills
- Cocktail List Development
- Wine and Liquor Expertise
- Creative Mixology
- Order Management
- MS Office / Info Genesis / Micros
- Quality Control Standards
- Cost Control
- Team Training and Development
Certification
- ISSA Elite Personal Trainer ( Nutrition - Strength and Conditioning Coach) Nov 2020
Projects
Nikki Beach, Sunset Lounge 2016 & 2017 Season Menu Sofa Hotel Autograph Collection 2018 Season Menu W Hotel İstanbul, W Lounge 2018-2019 Winter Season Menu Six Senses Kaplankaya, Program of Beverage Identity 2019 Osteria Marco, Seasonal 2021-2022 Seasonal Menus
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Bartender /Bar Manager
Le Bilboquet
08.2023 - Current
Head Bartender /Bar Manager
OSTERIA MARCO
05.2021 - 11.2022
Beverage Manager
SIX SENSES KAPLANKAYA
05.2019 - 11.2019
Beverage Manager
KANDIMA MALDIVES
11.2018 - 04.2019
Bar Manager
SOFA HOTEL ISTANBUL AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION
01.2018 - 08.2018
Bar Manager
NIKKI BEACH HOTELS & RESORTS EMEA - Bodrum, TURKEY
08.2016 - 10.2017
Senior Mixologist
NIKKI BEACH HOTELS & RESORTS EMEA - Bodrum, TURKEY
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bartender
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL GROUP - Bodrum, TURKEY
05.2014 - 04.2016
School Of Tourism & Hotel Management -
Anadolu University
Bar & Service -
Tourism Vocational High School
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