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Chef’s Deal is built by people who understand restaurant equipment, foodservice operations, logistics, and customer support.
Our leadership and management team works across sales, purchasing, warehouse operations, delivery, design, customer service, and project support to help foodservice businesses make confident decisions.
Behind every shipment, design project, showroom visit, and customer interaction is a group of people working every day to support restaurants, cafés, food trucks, schools, hospitality businesses, and institutions across the United States.
Chef's Deal continues to grow nationwide, but the company remains rooted in practical service, clear communication, real inventory, and long-term customer relationships.
Our team brings together experience from customer service, operations, logistics, sales, design, and business leadership.
Clear Communication
Customers need direct answers. Our team focuses on simple, practical communication before, during, and after the order.
Operational Reliability
Dedicated support teams who respond quickly, solve problems directly, and stay with you until the job is done.
Customer-First Service
Every recommendation is shaped by the customer’s kitchen, timeline, budget, and day-to-day operational needs.
Chef's Deal believes strong customer relationships are built through consistency, communication, and responsibility. That mindset shapes how our leadership and management teams approach every order, project, and customer interaction.
As a nationwide restaurant equipment dealer with local Tennessee operations, Chef's Deal continues to grow while staying connected to the people and values that built the company from the beginning.
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Our Stores
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Life at Chef's Deal
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Social Commitment
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Awards and Recognition
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Our team brings together experience from customer service, operations, logistics, sales, design, and business leadership.
Alp Mike Levent
Chairman/Owner
alp@chefsdeal.comFounder and President of Chef’s Deal with more than 20 years of experience in business leadership, logistics, and the foodservice equipment industry. Drawing on a military leadership background, he built Chef’s Deal into a nationwide restaurant equipment provider known for consulting, design services, and long-term customer relationships.
Matthew Yaz
Chief Executive Officer
matthew@chefsdeal.comChief Executive Officer with 7 years of experience in the commercial foodservice and kitchen equipment industry. Holds an LL.B degree and oversees company strategy, growth initiatives, operations, and long-term relationships with customers and partners.
Eric M. Akyol
Chief Financial Officer
eric@chefsdeal.comAccounting and finance professional with 22 years of experience across corporate finance and banking. Holds an MSc in Banking and Finance from the University of Southampton and oversees financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Rodrigo Chavez
Chief Business Development Officer
rodrigo@chefsdeal.comSenior business executive and Industrial Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in business development, sales leadership, e-commerce, customer experience, and strategic management. A Columbia University graduate, he leads growth initiatives, AI transformation, and organizational development at Chef’s Deal.
Aaron Adams
Chief Vendor Relations Officer
aaron@chefsdeal.comBrings more than 35 years of experience across military operations, logistics, and business management. After serving in national and NATO air force operations, he transitioned to logistics and now leads strategic vendor partnerships at Chef’s Deal.
Stephen Demirci
Chief Strategy Officer
stephen@chefsdeal.comBusiness strategist with over 20 years of experience leading data, technology, marketing, and growth initiatives. Holds MSc and Doctoral degrees in Strategy Management and leads strategic planning, digital transformation, and business growth at Chef’s Deal.
Zoey Sparks
Chief Sales Officer
zoey@chefsdeal.comSales leader with more than five years of experience across customer sales, account management, retention, and business development. Holds a degree in English Language and Literature and leads Chef’s Deal’s sales and customer success teams.
Becky Jones
Chief Operating Officer
becky@chefsdeal.comOperations and project management professional with more than 10 years of experience in engineering and business operations. Holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and supports project execution, customer success, and operational excellence.
Ruth Karanja
Chief Customer Operations Officer
ruth@chefsdeal.comCommercial kitchen equipment professional with 7 years of industry experience. Holds an MBA and an MSc in Biomedical Engineering and has been with Chef’s Deal for 5 years, contributing to business growth, customer experience, and operational development.
Finn Jones
Chief Projects Officer
finn@chefsdeal.comEngineering and project management professional with 10 years of experience. Holds degrees in Civil Engineering and Computer Science and leads design projects, facility operations, and local business development for Chef’s Deal’s Murfreesboro location.
Ali Can Elagöz
Chief Marketing Officer
alican@chefsdeal.comMarketing and brand leader with more than 20 years of experience in creative strategy, digital marketing, and business growth. Oversees brand positioning, content strategy, and customer communications to strengthen Chef’s Deal’s market presence.
Ruth Asena Levent
HR Manager
asena@chefsdeal.comHR leader with 5+ years in the commercial foodservice industry and 3 years managing human resources at Chef’s Deal. Holds advanced healthcare degrees and combines leadership, employee development, and organizational expertise to support team growth and company culture.
Bonnie Wilson
Local BD Coordinator
bonnie@chefsdeal.comBusiness management and operations professional with over 16 years of experience in restaurant equipment sales and logistics. Holds a Business Management degree from MTSU and specializes in customer service, vendor relations, and equipment consulting.
