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Erdogan Yilmaz

Erdogan Yilmaz

Restaurant Manager
Naxxar,51

Summary

Experienced and dedicated restaurant management professional with a strong background in daily planning and operations. Proven ability to effectively train and develop staff members, ensuring a high level of performance. With 30 years of experience in team leadership within the food and beverage industry, highly proactive manager who thrives in fast-paced environments. Versatile background includes sales, management, and customer service, allowing for exceptional results.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Kebab Bistro
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily operations to ensure high efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service. Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies. Met, greeted feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within the restaurant.

Restaurant Manager

Ottoman by Posh Turkish
01.2023 - 05.2023


  • Managed daily operations to ensure high efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service. Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw daily financial transactions, assisted in onboarding new team members, and resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.

Restaurant Supervisor

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managing daily cash flow, ensuring proper organization within the restaurant, preparing detailed reports for management, overseeing order placements, and monitoring requests and costs to maintain operational efficiency.

Restaurant Supervisor

Stadin Kebab
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales. Enhanced guest experience by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements.

Kiosk Owner

Kiosk/Fast food
08.2016 - 10.2018

Managed day-to-day business operations developed and maintained strong client relationships, resulting in repeat business and referrals. Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Pancho Villa Restaurant
05.2012 - 03.2017
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting to stakeholders. Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies. Cultivated a loyal customer base by consistently delivering exceptional dining experiences that exceeded expectations.

Restaurant Manager

The Point Bistro
04.2010 - 03.2013
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.

Restaurant Manager

Gaziantep Restaurant
08.2002 - 10.2009
  • Managed daily operations to ensure high efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service. Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting. Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.

Restaurant Manager

Captain Restaurant/Hotel
02.1995 - 03.2002
  • Managed the bar, handled money, provided customer service, correctly calculated inventory, and ordered appropriate supplies.

Restaurant Manager

Pancho Villa Restaurant
02.2010 - 01.2013

Bartender

5 star Hotel-Turkiz in
05.1993 - 02.1995
  • Restaurant Manager, day-by-day restaurant operations, training the staff to handle money

Waiter

5 star Hotel-Kiris World
01.1990 - 10.1993

Education

Secondary Education -

High School Akyaka
Kars, Turkey
09.1983 - 1 1988

Skills

Staff Management Operations Management

Customer Engagement Recruitment

Schedule Coordination Menu development

Team Management Inventory control

Shift Management Staff Scheduling

Supervisory skills Complaint resolution

Passion for customer satisfaction

Point of Sale (POS) system operation

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Turkey
  • Driving License: B

Languages

Turkish
Native language
Russian
Upper intermediate
B2
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Kebab Bistro
01.2024 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Ottoman by Posh Turkish
01.2023 - 05.2023

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa
10.2021 - 08.2022

Restaurant Supervisor

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa
05.2021 - 10.2021

Restaurant Supervisor

Stadin Kebab
02.2019 - 10.2019

Kiosk Owner

Kiosk/Fast food
08.2016 - 10.2018

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Pancho Villa Restaurant
05.2012 - 03.2017

Restaurant Manager

The Point Bistro
04.2010 - 03.2013

Restaurant Manager

Pancho Villa Restaurant
02.2010 - 01.2013

Restaurant Manager

Gaziantep Restaurant
08.2002 - 10.2009

Restaurant Manager

Captain Restaurant/Hotel
02.1995 - 03.2002

Bartender

5 star Hotel-Turkiz in
05.1993 - 02.1995

Waiter

5 star Hotel-Kiris World
01.1990 - 10.1993

Secondary Education -

High School Akyaka
09.1983 - 1 1988
Erdogan YilmazRestaurant Manager