Kemal Rusen
Sancak
Nightlife & hospitality specialist based in Istanbul. High-volume operations, revenue optimization, cocktail craft, and operational flow design.
Operations leader with a blend of hospitality craft and technical edge.
I run high-volume venues in Istanbul's competitive nightlife scene - managing teams, optimizing pour costs, designing cocktail programs, and keeping operations running without friction (Sürtünmesiz Akis). My approach combines hands-on bar experience with data-driven revenue management.
Outside hospitality, I work with Rust, WebAssembly, and web technologies, and have done modeling work with Stud Models. That mix of creative, technical, and operational disciplines is what I bring to every role.
Isletme Muduru
Fil 1 - Fil Pub No:66
Kadikoy, Istanbul - 2022 - Present
Current post: Isletme Muduru at Fil 1
+25%
Monthly revenue increase through menu engineering and cost control
-15%
Reduced pour cost via inventory optimization and portion discipline
30
Staff of 30 with measurable turnover reduction
Dara Plus
Full integration improving transaction speed and reporting
- Designed an award-recognized cocktail menu that increased average check size and became a signature draw for the venue.
- Implemented menu engineering strategies that optimized pricing, portioning, and product mix for maximum profitability.
- Built and trained high-performing front-of-house and bar teams, establishing standard operating procedures for service consistency.
- Managed end-to-end venue operations including procurement, supplier negotiations, events, and compliance.
Hospitality ops meet technical craft.
Selected work across venues and code.
Signature Cocktail Menu
Award-recognized cocktail program for Fil Pub No:66, balancing classic technique with original creations.
Fil Pub No:66 Operations
Full operational redesign - workflow, procurement, staffing, and POS integration for a high-volume Kadikoy venue.
Rust / Wasm Demo
Experimental WebAssembly module built in Rust for real-time cocktail cost calculations.
Web Design Projects
Static sites and tooling built with Zola and Tailwind, focused on clean typography and performance.
Modeling Portfolio
Editorial and commercial work with Stud Models, bringing visual presence to brand campaigns.
Process Optimization
Sürtünmesiz Akis - frictionless flow systems for venue operations, from bar layout to order routing.
Hospitality Management
University / Institute
Year TBD
Mixology & Bartending Certification
Program TBD
Year TBD
Self-directed: Rust Programming
Independent study
Ongoing
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Open to operations management roles in Istanbul's premium nightlife, gastropub, and hospitality groups.
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