Graduates of the Istanbul Gelişim University Gastronomy Department continue to record new achievements on their career journeys through the important roles they take on at the sector's leading companies. One of the latest examples of these successes is IGU graduate Müge Şahin, who has taken up the position of Head Chef at Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Ottomare.
A Congratulatory Visit to Head Chef Müge Şahin
Lecturer Didar Başgöze Aslan, a faculty member in the Pastry and Bakery Program at Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School and herself an IGU graduate, visited Müge Şahin in her new role together with university students to offer congratulations. During the visit, students had the opportunity to hear Şahin's reflections on her career journey, her professional kitchen experiences, and her assessments of the gastronomy industry.Having served in different positions on the kitchen team of Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Ottomare for many years, Müge Şahin was appointed Head Chef of the hotel following her successful performance. A graduate of the Istanbul Gelişim University Gastronomy Department, Şahin has taken on the management of the hotel's kitchen operations and gastronomy processes in her new role, standing out for her experience in kitchen management, team coordination, food cost management, and hygiene practices.
From Applied Education to Professional Success
Istanbul Gelişim University continues to bring its graduates into the business world as well-equipped individuals through its applied education approach and the strong collaborations it has built with the industry. The important roles its graduates take on at national and international brands stand among the concrete reflections of the university's quality-focused educational philosophy and career-oriented approach.
