Mesut Ayyildizbayraktar
London,UK
Summary
Results-driven hospitality manager with over eight years' experience in premium restaurants and bars across London. Progressing from Head Bartender to General Manager, have built a strong track record of leading high-performing teams, driving profitability, improving operational efficiency, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Commercially focused and hands-on, with expertise in restaurant openings, team development, financial management, stock control, and compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
General Manager
Lahpet – West End
2024.09 - 2026.07
- Oversee all restaurant and bar operations, ensuring exceptional service and efficient performance.
- Lead recruitment, training, scheduling, and team development.
- Manage budgets, labour costs, stock control, and financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with licensing, food safety, and health & safety regulations.
- Drive sales growth and build strong relationships with guests and suppliers.
- Built high-performing teams to achieve organisational objectives.
Bar Manager
Lahpet – Shoreditch
London, England
2022.07 - 2024.09
- Managed daily bar operations in high-volume restaurant.
- Led and developed bar team to deliver consistently excellent service.
- Controlled stock ordering, inventory, and waste reduction.
- Managed cash handling, reporting, events, and seasonal menu launches.
Head Bartender
All Bar One (Mitchells & Butlers)
Canary Wharf & Bermondsey
2018.08 - 2022.07
- Supervised bar operations during busy service periods.
- Delivered excellent customer service and maintained brand standards.
- Trained new team members and supported stock control.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene, safety, and organisation.
- Ordered supplies regularly, prevented stock shortages.
Education
Architecture
Balikesir University
Turkey 2012.01 - 2016.01
Skills
- Restaurant & Bar Operations
- Team Leadership, Recruitment & Training
- P&L Management & Budget Control
- Stock & Inventory Management
- Customer Experience
- Sales Growth & KPI Monitoring
- Health & Safety & Licensing Compliance
- Toast, Comtrex
- S4, Sling Rota System, SWS, Pekish stock Control
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
- Event planning
Certification
- First Aid at Work, Fire Warden
- HACCP Level 2 & 3
- Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene
- Food Allergy Awareness & Health & Safety Training
Languages
English
Fluent
Turkish
Proficient (C2)
Bulgarian
Elementary
Timeline
General Manager
Lahpet – West End
2024.09 - 2026.07
Bar Manager
Lahpet – Shoreditch
2022.07 - 2024.09
Head Bartender
All Bar One (Mitchells & Butlers)
2018.08 - 2022.07
Architecture
Balikesir University
2012.01 - 2016.01