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Born in 1971 and raised in Istanbul/Kadıköy, Turkish/Australian Chef Somer Sivrioğlu grew up in kitchens as his mother was a chef and restaurant owner, and his interest in Turkish cuisine started at an early age. After graduating from Bilkent University, Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, he went to Australia in 1995 for his Master’s degree and completed his MBA at the University of Technology Sydney. Having developed his professional experience in the service and tourism sector both in Australia and Turkey, Sivrioğlu has held senior management positions in restaurant chains and international restaurant groups.

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Berk Cemail, born and raised in Istanbul, embarked on a journey that led him to complete his postgraduate studies in Sydney. His journey from his roots in Istanbul to his immersion in Sydney’s food and beverage scene has been marked by passion, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit.

His collaboration with Somer Sivrioğlu since 2007 under the Efendy Group has led to the creation of diverse culinary brands, embodying excellence and innovation in the hospitality industry. Together, they have crafted a lasting legacy, built on their shared vision for culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.

Arman Uz, originally from Turkey, began his culinary journey by making waves in the local hospitality scene before expanding his horizons globally. After honing his skills alongside renowned chefs in Turkey, he made the leap to Australia, where he became a key member of the opening team at Efendy in Sydney. Following a stint on the New South Wales south coast, Arman returned to the Efendy Group in 2019 as Group Executive Chef.

With a unique approach that blends his Turkish cultural heritage with personal flair, Arman has crafted a culinary style that sets him apart, marked by inventive interpretations of ingredients and flavor combinations.

Fatih Kulle, hailing from Istanbul, ventured to Sydney for his postgraduate studies where he immersed himself in the hospitality industry.

He crossed paths with Somer Sivrioglu during the opening of Efendy Restaurant in 2007, leading to a 13-year tenure with the Efendy Group as a manager. He later expanded his experience as the Operations Manager at Anyday Hospitality Group in Brisbane before returning to Efendy Group as Group Operations Manager in 2024, bringing with him a wealth of expertise and dedication to uphold the brand’s legacy of excellence.