Istanbul Luxury Hotel Executive Chef

Kempinski Hotels SA; Fatih; On-site; TRY 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels SA in Istanbul, Turkey, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Kitchen and Stewarding teams, uphold hygienic standards, train staff, and ensure a consistently high-quality food product that delights guests.

The role demands strong culinary leadership, HACCP compliance, and hands-on supervision of menus, costing, and supplier relations, with experience in international 5-star hotels and banquet operations.

Qualifications

• Eligible for working permit in Türkiye for foreign nationals.
• Gastronomic education diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English.
• Turkish language knowledge is beneficial.
• Minimum five years in a kitchen management role, preferably in an international 5* hotel.
• Minimum ten years kitchen experience.
• Experience in a standalone F&B operation is beneficial.
• International experience preferred.
• Banqueting experience preferred.
• Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment.
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to effectively manage a team.
• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure and propose proactive solutions.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and retain relationships with staff and clients/vendors.
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Adheres to professional, confidential and ethical standards.
• Works in a safe, prudent and organised manner.
• Knowledge of sales, marketing & promotional practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the Food Production and Stewarding operations to achieve the optimum departmental profit.
• Plan and organize with the Director of Food and Beverage successful Food and Beverage activities in the hotel.
• Ensure training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and programmes are designed and implemented to meet needs.
• Work with Finance in the preparation and management of the department's budget.
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely.

Skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Multinational environment

Problem solving under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Gastronomic education diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kempinski Hotels SA in Istanbul, Turkey, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Kitchen and Stewarding teams, uphold hygienic standards, train staff, and ensure a consistently high-quality food product that delights guests.

The role demands strong culinary leadership, HACCP compliance, and hands-on supervision of menus, costing, and supplier relations, with experience in international 5-star hotels and banquet operations.