Kutat Hepdarcan
Pastry Chef
Mugla
Summary
Accomplished Pastry Chef with a proven track record at BAHADIRLIOĞLU PATISSERIE, enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative recipe development and exceptional dessert presentation. Skilled in pastry techniques and ingredient sourcing, I significantly improved sales with seasonal menus. Known for creativity, leadership in training staff, and a knack for maintaining high standards under pressure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Pastry Chef
BAHADIRLIOĞLU PATISSERIE
05.2023 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Consistently met tight deadlines for special orders, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Optimized ingredient usage by incorporating seasonality into recipe planning which not only improved freshness but also reduced costs.
WAİTER
GRAND CETTİA
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
WAİTER
PREMİER NERGİS BEACH
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure special requests or dietary restrictions were accurately communicated and accommodated for guests.
Hotel Waiter
TUI BLUE HOTEL*****
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues effectively to maintain positive relationships with patrons.
- Maintained clean and organized table settings, ensuring a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for guests.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by providing exceptional dining experiences through attentive service and timely delivery of orders.
- Coordinated with banquet staff during events to ensure seamless execution of service plans for large groups of attendees.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to accommodate special dietary requests, resulting in positive guest feedback.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously, such as taking orders, delivering food, and processing payments, resulting in efficient service and minimal delays for guests.
- Developed strong rapport with customers, leading to increased repeat business and personal recommendations.
- Handled high-pressure situations during peak hours while maintaining professional demeanor and prioritizing guest needs.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff, sharing best practices to improve team performance and guest satisfaction levels.
WAİTER
AEGEAN PARK HOTEL
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper handling procedures when serving dishes.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
Education
PATISSERIE
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
MARMARİS04-2024
Skills
Ingredient sourcing
Recipe development
Presentation management
Dessert preparation
Creativity and innovation
Menu planning
Pastry preparation
Pastry techniques
Plating
Recipe creation
Ingredient knowledge
Certification
SAILOR'S LICENSE
Timeline
A1 ENGLİSH LİCENSE
12-2024
CAKE MAKER CERTIFICATE OF MASTERY
06-2024
Pastry Chef
BAHADIRLIOĞLU PATISSERIE
05.2023 - Current
SAILOR'S LICENSE
05-2023
WAİTER
GRAND CETTİA
04.2021 - 10.2021
WAİTER
PREMİER NERGİS BEACH
03.2020 - 09.2020
Hotel Waiter
TUI BLUE HOTEL*****
04.2019 - 10.2019
WAİTER
AEGEAN PARK HOTEL
04.2018 - 10.2018
PATISSERIE
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION