TURAL GASIMLI
Baku
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Chef & Bar Manager / Head Bartender
The Landmark Hotel
Baku
10.2024 - Current
- Led 8-person bar team, organizing daily operations to enhance service speed, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
- Design and implement signature cocktail recipes and tailored seasonal beverage menus, elevating quality and profit margins.
- Coordinated high-profile bar operations for official and diplomatic events, ensuring seamless service for embassies, consulates, and international partners.
- Managed beverage stock control and vendor relations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Bartender / Bar Chef / Head Restaurant Chef
Clique Bistro, Kalt Izmir, Sir Winston, Zaz Bier Halle
Izmir / Istanbul
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed fast-paced bar operations, crafted classic and signature cocktails, and ensured exceptional service quality for enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with venue management to tailor beverage concepts to distinct customer profiles, improving customer experience across multiple premium locations.
- Maintained bar organization and stock efficiency while fostering positive customer engagement to encourage repeat patronage.
Hospitality Team Leader / Senior Barmen
Sea Breeze Resort ("White Villas", "Grand Hotels", "Lite House")
Nardaran
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Supervised bungalow and villa hospitality team operations, ensuring timely and professional handling of daily guest requests.
- Coordinated beverage service across resort venues and private VIP rental villas, enhancing guest experience through efficient service delivery.
- Supervised daily operations in luxury hotel settings to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff on hospitality standards and service excellence.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize service delivery across multiple venues.
Senior Waiter & Bartender
The Landmark Hotel
Baku
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Provided exceptional dining and beverage services in top-tier corporate hotel, enhancing guest experiences.
- Facilitated onboarding and training for new service staff, ensuring adherence to guest relations and menu standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a high-end dining environment.
- Managed table assignments and ensured timely service for all guests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to fulfill special dietary requests accurately.
Senior Waiter / Barmen / Barista
Sea Breeze Resort ("Fishbox Restaurant", "Dzen Beach Club")
Nardaran
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Delivered efficient food and beverage service in high-volume summer beach club operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environments
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery
- Trained and mentored junior servers on proper service techniques
Front Desk Receptionist
The Empire Hotel
Baku
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Facilitated guest check-ins/check-outs and managed reservation systems to ensure seamless guest experiences.
- Greeted guests warmly and managed check-in and check-out procedures.
- Answered phone calls promptly and directed inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Maintained accurate records of guest information and room assignments.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Tourism & Hospitality
Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)
Baku, Azerbaijan07-2020
Master's Degree - Tourism & Hospitality Management
Kocaeli University
Izmit, Turkey09-2026
Skills
- Bar Operations & Team Management
- Mixology & Signature Cocktail Crafting
- Beverage Cost Control & Inventory Management
- Menu Engineering & Design
- Event & VIP Service Coordination
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Customer Service Excellence
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- High-pressure multitasking
- High-pressure multitasking
- Event & VIP Service Coordination
Personal Information
Title: HEAD BARTENDER / BAR MANAGER
Certification
- ●(Dövlət Qulluğu) AC Category Certificate(03/26)
● (Dövlət Qulluğu) BB Category Certificate (07/2025)
● National Tourism Summit (10/2018 & 10/2019)
● "AA Class in Tourism" Professional Seminar (11/2018)
● Azerbaijan International Travel & Tourism Fair (AITF) (04/2018)
● 2019 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Volunteer (04/2019)
● 2019 Summer European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) Volunteer (07/2019)
Languages
Azerbaijani: Native / Bilingual Proficiency, English: Professional Working Proficiency, Russian: Professional Working Proficiency, Turkish: Full Professional Proficiency
Interests
Playing Guitar & Music Production, Traveling, Playing Chess, Sports & Fitness, Playing Backgammon.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Russian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Turkish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Azerbaijan
Native
Native
Timeline
Bar Chef & Bar Manager / Head Bartender
The Landmark Hotel
10.2024 - Current
Bartender / Bar Chef / Head Restaurant Chef
Clique Bistro, Kalt Izmir, Sir Winston, Zaz Bier Halle
10.2023 - 10.2024
Hospitality Team Leader / Senior Barmen
Sea Breeze Resort ("White Villas", "Grand Hotels", "Lite House")
07.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Waiter & Bartender
The Landmark Hotel
11.2021 - 10.2024
Senior Waiter / Barmen / Barista
Sea Breeze Resort ("Fishbox Restaurant", "Dzen Beach Club")
06.2021 - 09.2021
Front Desk Receptionist
The Empire Hotel
02.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Tourism & Hospitality
Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)
Master's Degree - Tourism & Hospitality Management
Kocaeli University