FERUDUN EKINCI

Maison Mer is a high-end South of France restaurant belonging to Nikki Beach, which we opened this year. With its incredible sea view and a design that reflects the spirit of Provence, it has quickly become one of Dubai’s most popular new dining destinations.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, my responsibilities include:

• Preparing weekly shift schedules.
• Monitoring and organizing staff clock-in and clock-out records.
• Ensuring that daily checklists are completed and properly followed.
• Managing monthly tip distribution and maintaining payroll records.
• Tracking inventory and managing supply orders.
• Organizing the wine cellar and creating the restaurant’s wine menu.

• Preparing weekly shift schedules.
• Monitoring and organizing staff clock-in/clock-out records.
• Ensuring daily checklist were completed and followed.
• Delivering trainings on LQA and Forbes standards and ensuring compliance.
• Managing monthly tip distribution and payroll records.
• Tracking inventory and managing supply orders.
• Organizing the wine cellar and creating the restaurant’s wine menu.
• Collaborating with the F&B Management team to oversee hotel-wide wine list and stock control.
• I worked as a Supervisor at Aurora Capri, a newly opened Italian restaurant in D-Maris Bay with a 130-year old family tradition. Known for its patented signature pizzas, Aurora is a culinary landmark of Capri.

• Arts Club Dubai is a member club with four restaurants and a nightclub. As a sommelier team, we focus on providing the best experience in line with customer satisfaction and requests. There are 4 different wine cellars in the club and 1000 labels.

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• Grosvenor House, Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai is a destination unlike any other. Nestled in the renowned Dubai Marina, our hotel is near the city towers boasts a gym, a terrace pool and a serene spa. These luxurious facilities near Dubai Marina unite with our exquisite dining destinations, modern meeting facilities and access to the private beach at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort and Spa for an inimitable 5-star hotel experience. Fusing marble floors, natural hues, modern décor and large windows overlooking turquoise waters, our 750 hotel rooms, suites and apartments provide serene escapes high above Dubai Marina, enhanced by 5-star details like our signature Luxury Collection beds.

• Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
• Suggested and implemented an employee training program to increase customer satisfaction. Created and managed shift schedules.
• Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
• Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
• Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
• Regularly updated computer systems with new pricing and daily food specials.
• Supervising the closing of the restaurant and training their management
• Finding and implementing new ideas.
• Checking with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
• Make decisions with management on hiring and firing

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• Located in the heart of İçmeler Old Village, Ekinci Palace offers family-friendly accommodation in the most peaceful part of Icler, surrounded by pine-covered hills, but only a 10-minute walk from its beautiful beach and town. This hotel, consisting of 70 rooms, has a large pool, a water slide, a restaurant that offers all-day dining, and a hairdresser, tattoo shop and beauty salon to meet the needs of its customers.