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Inspiring Gastronomy Career Talk with Chef Hüseyin KAYIR

Dear Students,

We are pleased to invite you to an inspiring career talk featuring Chef Hüseyin KAYIR, who will share his journey from a private chef to a successful entrepreneur. This event will provide valuable insights into the diverse opportunities within the gastronomy sector and beyond.

Date: 13 March 2025
Location: ABÜ Conference Hall
Time: 13:30 - 16:00

About Chef Hüseyin KAYIR

Hüseyin KAYIR is a chef who has transformed his culinary career from private chef to cooking school founder and gastronomy tourism entrepreneur. With years of experience in professional kitchens, he established GP Cooking School, where he shares his expertise with aspiring chefs. Additionally, through Cooking Holiday Travel, he organizes culinary-focused travel experiences, offering immersive cooking workshops and gastronomic retreats.
Before founding his own cooking school, he worked as a sommelier, waiter, and PR specialist on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, one of the world's largest cruise companies. Passionate about teaching, he also trains chefs in national culinary certification programs.
Chef KAYIR is a member of the TÜRSAB Gastronomy Specialization Committee, where he contributes to the development of gastronomic routes and tourism-related culinary initiatives in TÜRKİYE. Drawing from his background as a private chef, he has seamlessly blended his passion for food with entrepreneurship, proving that the culinary world extends far beyond the kitchen.

What to Expect?
During this session, you will have the opportunity to explore key questions such as:
✔ How can a career in gastronomy go beyond the kitchen?
✔ What does it take to become a private chef and start a culinary business?
✔ How can you turn your passion for food into a thriving career?

This Q&A-style discussion will allow you to engage directly with Chef Hüseyin KAYIR, gaining real-life insights from his experiences across different aspects of the industry.
We strongly encourage all students interested in gastronomy and entrepreneurship to attend this valuable session.

Looking forward to seeing you there!