Huseyin Elmas
Chef Asisstant And Server
Antakya
Summary
Dynamic hospitality professional with a strong work ethic and expertise in guest engagement, honed at Cumbalıca Beach Hotel. Proven ability to enhance customer experiences through effective communication and food pairing knowledge. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness standards and fostering team collaboration to ensure seamless service during peak hours.
Professional hospitality worker with extensive experience in delivering high-quality service in busy dining settings. Known for strong focus on teamwork and achieving customer satisfaction. Versatile and reliable, adapting to changing needs and ensuring smooth operations through excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Server
Cumbalıca Beach Hotel
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Built rapport with guests to enhance their dining experience and encourage return visits.
Server
Walkers Coffee
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Contributed to inventory management by monitoring stock levels.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Cook Shift Leader
No46 Pub
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, maintaining focus on completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Streamlined food preparation tasks for more efficient service during peak hours.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering open communication among team members and addressing issues proactively before they escalated.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Cook's Assistant
Pan Pub
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
Social Media Specialist
Döver Organic Delicacies
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Managed social media accounts, ensuring timely responses to comments, messages, and reviews for enhanced customer service.
- Strategized social media campaigns for clients, helping to meet goals and reach untapped potential customers.
- Maintained company's social media presence by posting messages, answering posts, and monitoring responses.
- Managed social media accounts for clients, generating interest for existing and upcoming product or service releases.
- Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.
- Obtained, attributed and wrote compelling captions and other text for photos, video, and other graphics for both print and online use.
Global Volunteer
AIESEC
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Built community partnerships through effective communication and collaboration with local organizations.
- Contributed to public health improvements by organizing campaigns focused on disease prevention and health promotion activities.
- Increased volunteer engagement by developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies.
- Empowered individuals by providing skill-building workshops tailored to their personal growth and development goals.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by facilitating workshops and presentations on global issues.
- Developed strong relationships with international counterparts to facilitate cross-cultural learning opportunities for volunteers.
Server
Varuna Gezgin Cafe
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Server
Yusuf Dayı Breakfast and Lunch
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design And Management
04.2001 -
Skills
Strong work ethic
Safe food handling
Guest engagement
Hospitality service expertise
Cleanliness standards
Task prioritization
Food running
Social Media Management
Project Management
Sales techniques
Food and beverage pairings
Guest relations management
Foreign language proficiency
Certification
Community and Child Project
Timeline
Server - Cumbalıca Beach Hotel
04.2024 - 09.2024
Server - Walkers Coffee
04.2023 - 09.2023
Cook Shift Leader - No46 Pub
03.2022 - 06.2022
Cook's Assistant - Pan Pub
11.2021 - 03.2022
Community and Child Project
09-2019
Global Volunteer - AIESEC
07.2019 - 08.2019
Server - Varuna Gezgin Cafe
09.2018 - 04.2019
Social Media Specialist - Döver Organic Delicacies
08.2018 - 05.2020
Un Women Media and Gender Workshop
02-2018
Server - Yusuf Dayı Breakfast and Lunch
02.2017 - 09.2017
Anadolu University - Bachelor of Arts, Communication Design And Management
04.2001 -