Passion and Expertise in Mediterranean Culinary Education
Learn about the culinary journey that inspired our Mediterranean academy.
Mr. Ozgun Unver
FOUNDER & CEO
With over two decades of culinary leadership spanning three countries, Mr. Ozgun Unver holds exceptional expertise in Mediterranean cuisine as both a practicing chef and distinguished culinary instructor and educator.
His extensive teaching experience includes lecturer and instructor positions at multiple universities where he taught specialized courses ranging from basic kitchen techniques to advanced Mediterranean regional cuisines.
As co-owner and chef of a successful restaurant in Massachusetts, he developed comprehensive culinary standards while supervising kitchen operations and product development.
Ozgun's consulting work for prominent establishments in Europe and the United States has established him as an authority on Mediterranean culinary traditions, positioning him uniquely to lead this premier culinary academy.
Professional Experience
- 2023 – Present: CEO & Founder, Mediterranean Epicurean Masterclass LLC (FL, USA)
- 2019 – Present: Co-Owner, Chef & Shareholder, Tezcanlar, Inc. (dba Thorntons Restaurant) (MA, USA)
- 2018 – 2019: Lecturer and Instructor Chef, Antalya Bilim University (Turkey)
- 2017 – 2018: Lecturer and Instructor Chef, Antalya Akev University (Turkey)
- 2015 – 2016: Executive Chef Consultant, FINN Karakoy (Turkey)
- 2011 – 2018: Lecturer and Instructor Chef, Okan University (Turkey)
- 2013 – 2017: Coordinator and Instructor Chef, OKSEM Istanbul (Turkey)
- 2009 – 2010; 2013: Executive Chef Instructor, Conservatory Of Mediterranean Cuisines (Turkey)
- 2013: Executive Pastry Chef Consultant, VELİ DEDE Bakery (Turkey)
- 2010 – 2011: Chef de Cuisine, La Passerelle Restaurant (France)
- 2007 – 2008: Sous Chef de Cuisine, Cintemani Restaurant (Turkey)
- 2004 – 2006: Sous Chef, Swissotel The Bosphorus (Turkey)
Education & Memberships
- 2024: Business Certificate, Tezcanlar, Inc. – Thornton's Restaurant (expires May 2028)
- 2023: The Ultimate Food and Restaurant Business Certificate
- 2023: Restaurant Food Costing and Inventory Management Certificate
- 2023: Quality Management System Standardization Certificate
- 2008: Bachelor's Degree in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
- 2005: Yeditepe University "Design with the Culture" Project Certificate
- 2005: Quality System Laboratories Groups Certificate
- 2003: Bachelor's Degree in Economic and Administrative Programs
The Mediterranean approach to food represents an ideal balance of flavor, tradition, and nutritional wisdom that has sustained cultures for centuries. At Mediterranean Epicurean Masterclass, I'm dedicated to preserving these time-honored techniques while making them accessible to modern culinary professionals and enthusiasts alike.
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