Executive Chef: Lead & Innovate in Luxury Kitchen

Kempinski Hotels SA; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels is seeking an Executive Chef in Istanbul to lead Kitchen operations in a permanent, full-time role. You will oversee Food Production and Stewarding, develop menus, and ensure high quality, cost-effective dishes that meet guests’ expectations.

The role requires extensive kitchen leadership experience, HACCP knowledge, and the ability to train and develop staff in a multinational hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Gastronomic education diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Turkish language skills are a plus.
• Minimum five years in kitchen management, international 5* preferred.
• Minimum ten years kitchen experience.
• Experience in standalone F&B operations is beneficial.
• International experience is preferred.
• Banqueting experience is beneficial.
• Able to work in a multinational environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage Food Production and Stewarding to optimise profit.
• Plan and organise F&B activities with the Director of F&B.
• Ensure Kitchen staff training needs are analyzed and addressed.
• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting and cost control.
• Adhere to health, safety and occupational guidelines.
• Maintain safety and emergency procedures readiness.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Food safety

Education

Gastronomic education diploma

Job description

Kempinski Hotels is seeking an Executive Chef in Istanbul to lead Kitchen operations in a permanent, full-time role. You will oversee Food Production and Stewarding, develop menus, and ensure high quality, cost-effective dishes that meet guests’ expectations.

The role requires extensive kitchen leadership experience, HACCP knowledge, and the ability to train and develop staff in a multinational hotel environment.