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Emre YURTSEVEN

Emre YURTSEVEN

Head Waiter
Istanbul

Summary

Adept at enhancing dining experiences and boosting sales, I leveraged guest service excellence and advanced sales techniques at Tersane Rixos to significantly uplift revenue. My tenure at Enes Technology refined my team supervision skills, achieving remarkable service levels through effective training and feedback.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Waiter

Tersane Rixos
06.2024 - Current
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Enhanced customer dining experience by providing exceptional service and anticipating guest needs.
  • Increased overall restaurant efficiency by effectively managing and delegating tasks to the wait staff.
  • Trained staff members on use of POS system.

Head Waiter

Cafe Di Dolce
05.2022 - 03.2024
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies, and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.

Restaurant Waiter

Çırağan Palace Kempinski ( Tugra Restoran)
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.


Waiter's Assistant

Çırağan Palace Kempinski ( Gazebo Lounge )
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Head Waiter

BTA
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Enhanced customer dining experience by providing exceptional service and anticipating guest needs.

Call Center Supervisor

Enes Technology
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Developed training programs to enhance agent skill sets, leading to improved performance metrics across the board.
  • Developed process controls and metrics for daily management of call center.
  • Increased first-call resolution rates by equipping agents with comprehensive knowledge of products and services.
  • Achieved high-quality service levels by continuously monitoring calls and providing constructive feedback to agents.

Banquet Server

Çırağan Palace Kempinski
06.2013 - 09.2014


  • Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements.
  • Demonstrated exceptional teamwork by collaborating with fellow servers to maintain a smooth flow of service during large-scale events.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during banquet events.

Banquet Server

Renaissance Bosphorus
07.2012 - 06.2013

. My first work experience in my career. I made many fun and sincere friendships.

Intern

Osmanbey RAMADA Hotel
05.2011 - 10.2011
  • My first restaurant experience. My supervisors and colleagues were very helpful until the end of the internship.


Intern

Maslak Sheraton Hotel
05.2010 - 10.2010

. My first internship was in the kitchen department.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Tourism And Hotel

Anadolu University
Istanbul, Turkey
04.2001 -

Skills

Menu presentation

Guest service

Team Supervision

Daily specials memorization

Order Taking

Guest Relations

Dining area maintenance

Table Setting

Food station setup

Sales Techniques

Order Accuracy

Tableside Service

Timeline

Head Waiter

Tersane Rixos
06.2024 - Current

Head Waiter

Cafe Di Dolce
05.2022 - 03.2024

Restaurant Waiter

Çırağan Palace Kempinski ( Tugra Restoran)
06.2021 - 05.2022

Waiter's Assistant

Çırağan Palace Kempinski ( Gazebo Lounge )
08.2018 - 08.2020

Head Waiter

BTA
10.2017 - 05.2018

Call Center Supervisor

Enes Technology
10.2015 - 08.2016

Banquet Server

Çırağan Palace Kempinski
06.2013 - 09.2014

Banquet Server

Renaissance Bosphorus
07.2012 - 06.2013

Intern

Osmanbey RAMADA Hotel
05.2011 - 10.2011

Intern

Maslak Sheraton Hotel
05.2010 - 10.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Tourism And Hotel

Anadolu University
04.2001 -
Emre YURTSEVENHead Waiter