TAMER BERK ERTEKIN
Sydney
Summary
With over 10 years' experience in high-end hospitality, specialising in seafood and European cuisine. My career spans roles from Commis to Chef de Cuisine in prestigious restaurants, fine dining fusion and luxury hotels, where I have excelled at managing kitchen operations, leading teams and creating exceptional dining experiences. I bring a deep expertise in the sourcing and preparation of premium seafood, coupled with a deep understanding of the European culinary traditions. My ability to combine innovative techniques with classic flavours has consistently resulted in memorable, high-quality meals, underscoring my commitment to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4046
4046
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef De Partie
Merit Royal Casino Vip A La Carte Fusion Restaurant
Girne, North Cyprus
03.2023 - 11.2024
Company Overview: Fine Dining Concept
- Prepare and cook Ala carte dishes ensuring consistent quality and presentation
- Work closely with kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety
- Full Time
Chef De Partie
Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt Banquet Kitchen
Dresden, Germany
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: A la Carte Restaurant
- Managed daily kitchen operations and supervised a kitchen team of 20+
- Developed creative and seasonal menus, made adjustments based on customer requests
- Maintained quality standards in the kitchen and provided evidence of hygiene protocols
- Increased restaurant sales by 15% by the end of the year
- A la Carte Restaurant - Full Time
Demi Chef de Partie
Joali Maldives Luxury Resorts
, Maldives
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Luxury Resorts
- I developed new solutions to increase the efficiency of the kitchen
- I organised inventory tracking and material orders
- Full time
Demi Chef
G&P Cruise Hotel Management GmbH
Cologne, Germany
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Cruise Hotel
- Full time
Commis
Buyukdere Big Chefs
Istanbul, Turkey
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Restaurant chains
- Full time
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Gastronomy
North Cyprus Girne American University
Girne06.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Gastronomy
Chef’s Table Kitchen Academy Serkan Bozkurt
Istanbul 09.2015 - 06.2016
Europass Qualification Certificate -
Academics Antalya
AntalyaSkills
- Advanced cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Operation of kitchen equipment
- Allergen management
- Inventory management
- Portion control
- Quality assessment
- Consistent food preparation
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Stress management
- Conflict resolution
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Personal Information
- Total Experience: 8 years
- Date of birth: 05/27/95
- Gender: Male
- Marital status: Single
Custom
- Umut Turhan, Executive Chef, +90 (533) 846 73 98
- Miccihiel Metz, Gastronomy Coordinator, +49 171 687 39 16
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Merit Royal Casino Vip A La Carte Fusion Restaurant
03.2023 - 11.2024
Chef De Partie
Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt Banquet Kitchen
04.2022 - 10.2022
Demi Chef de Partie
Joali Maldives Luxury Resorts
12.2021 - 03.2022
Demi Chef
G&P Cruise Hotel Management GmbH
03.2017 - 01.2018
Commis
Buyukdere Big Chefs
02.2016 - 05.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Gastronomy
Chef’s Table Kitchen Academy Serkan Bozkurt
09.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Gastronomy
North Cyprus Girne American University
Europass Qualification Certificate -
Academics Antalya
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