Job Description

The Peninsula Istanbul will offer spectacular views of the Bosphorus Strait, the meeting point of East and West. Located in the historic Karakoy district, the hotel will feature 177 opulent guestrooms and a glamourous rooftop, forming part of the SalApazarA Port re-development, which also features a cruise terminal, public squares, restaurants, and museums. As we continue to expand the pre-opening team, The Peninsula Istanbul is seeking to hire a forward-thinking and creative Executive Chef to oversee all culinary operations.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile hotel opening in Istanbul.
• The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our customers, and commitment to our employees.
• This position is open to Turkish Nationals and International applicants.

Key accountabilitiesaEUR<

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including pre-opening planning and post opening operations (budgeting, forecasting, capex resource planning, labour management, waste management, etc.), food quality and administrative functions.
• Create recipes and menus, and pricing in accordance with marketing, cost control, and profit objectives.
• Anticipate and evaluate the market needs pertaining to the culinary expectations, considering the local market, guest mix, and industry and competitive trends to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes to ensure guest
• Instigate a continuous improvement mindset in the department to drive employee engagement and maintain market positioning with exceptional financial returns.
• Maintains and set adherence standards for product quality, consistency, presentation, portioning, garnishment, and utilization goals
• Develop positive customer relations through proactive interaction with Guests, Team Members, contractors, and suppliers
• Work in synergy with the Food and Beverage leader to ensure that the divisional are achieved and well communicated.

General requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar position at a luxury hotel or large hospitality group as an Executive Chef.
• Experience working in the pre-opening of a luxury hotel is required.
• Exceptional creative abilities and extensive menu development and budget preparation experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership skills to engage and motivate key stakeholders, especially colleagues. Passion for creating exceptional guest and colleague experiences
• Fluent in English language proficiency.

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. Job Type: Full-time