Kitchen Lead – Chef de Partie & Team Mentor

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Fatih; On-site; TRY 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Istanbul is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality mise-en-place and kitchen operations. The role involves supervising Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, training staff, and ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met while maintaining stock control and smooth shift handovers.

The ideal candidate will have strong English language skills, proven leadership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment within a premier hotel

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Strong leadership, training and motivational skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform at all times.
• Organize shifting in the section with regard to mise-en-place production and its service.
• Give tasks to Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs and check that they are carried out in the correct manner.
• Write daily wine, dry store, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of the Executive Chef / Head Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in his/her section.
• Maintain good colleague relations and motivate colleagues.
• Ensure that training on a one-to-one basis has been carried out and comprehended.
• Check on a daily basis food preparation regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid down in the recipe index.
• Responsible for completing the daily checklist regarding mise-en-place and food storage.
• Attend daily and monthly meetings with the Chef de Cuisine and other meetings as requested by the Executive Chef / Head Chef.
• Report any problems regarding failure of machinery and small equipment to the Chef de Cuisine and follow up to ensure the necessary work has been carried out.
• Check the main information board regarding changes in any banquets or other information regarding the organization.
• Keep the section clean and tidy.
• Pass all information to the next shift.
• Check Demi Chefs / Commis Chefs in his/her section, e.g. regarding personal hygiene.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in composing new recipes and menu ideas.
• Have a complete understanding of and adhere to the company’s policy relating to fire, hygiene and safety.
• Other tasks and responsibilities of a broadly comparable nature may be added on a temporary or permanent basis as appropriate.

Skills

Reading, writing and oral proficiency:

Job description

Accor in Istanbul is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality mise-en-place and kitchen operations. The role involves supervising Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, training staff, and ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met while maintaining stock control and smooth shift handovers.

The ideal candidate will have strong English language skills, proven leadership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment within a premier hotel