Executive Chef: Global Menu, High-Impact Kitchen (Mon–Fri)

Dream Games; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Games is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a newly built, high-volume corporate dining program. You will own the kitchen, manage a team of 10, and develop a global rotating cuisine across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The role emphasizes culinary excellence, food safety, HACCP, sustainability, and strong P&L oversight with supplier relationships. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure the workplace dining reflects the company culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior kitchen leadership with P&L ownership.
• Proven experience in high-volume food operations.
• Background in global or multi-cuisine menu development.
• Demonstrated ownership of P&L for a food operation of meaningful scale.
• Experience leading and developing diverse kitchen teams.
• Food Safety & Hygiene certification (Level 3 or equivalent).
• Hands‑on HACCP implementation experience.
• Knowledge of local Turkish food safety regulations (ISO 22000 a plus).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, and service.
• Define and execute a global rotating menu strategy.
• Design seasonal menus using local ingredients where possible.
• Embed dietary inclusivity (vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free).
• Enforce the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance.
• Own food cost control, inventory, supplier relationships, and ordering.
• Drive sustainability, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing.
• Recruit, lead, and develop a team of 10 kitchen professionals; scheduling and performance management.
• Plan and execute 2-3 major company events annually; support internal catering needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to keep food central to the workplace experience.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

P&L ownership

High-volume ops

HACCP

Food safety

Team development

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

Dream Games is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a newly built, high-volume corporate dining program. You will own the kitchen, manage a team of 10, and develop a global rotating cuisine across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The role emphasizes culinary excellence, food safety, HACCP, sustainability, and strong P&L oversight with supplier relationships. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure the workplace dining reflects the company culture.