Executive Chef — Creative Hotel Culinary Leader

Hilton; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our hotel kitchen operations and elevate the dining experience. You will oversee meal production, menu development, and cost controls while guiding a high-performing team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will collaborate with F&B leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Hilton’s culture emphasizes hospitality, leadership, teamwork, and accountability.

Qualifications

• A passion for spreading hospitality.
• Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing.
• Inspiring others through Leadership.
• Teamwork drives the best outcomes.
• Ownership and accountability.
• A focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment.

Responsibilities

• Direct culinary operations: Oversee the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability.
• Enhance menu offerings: Partner with the F&B Director to develop new menus and items based on trends and regional tastes.
• Delight our guests: Engage with guests to assess satisfaction and implement improvements to elevate dining experiences.
• Monitor financial performance: Oversee budget management, forecasting, and reporting to meet targets.
• Optimize kitchen operations: Streamline kitchen systems, processes, and workflows for efficiency.
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and development through performance management and recognition.
• Ensure regulatory excellence: Uphold health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations.

Job description

Hilton is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our hotel kitchen operations and elevate the dining experience. You will oversee meal production, menu development, and cost controls while guiding a high-performing team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will collaborate with F&B leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Hilton’s culture emphasizes hospitality, leadership, teamwork, and accountability.