# Executive Chef at Kempinski > Onsite · Türkiye · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Akempinski%3A269551 (read 2026-11-09). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Kempinski](https://alderhq.app/companies/kempinski) - Location text: Turkey - Istanbul, Istanbul - Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · Türkiye (evidence: "Location: Turkey - Istanbul, Istanbul") - Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown - First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-09 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://kempinski.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/ec0c2eaf-a866-49dc-b399-6898850c3af5 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted ## Description (the employer's text) SCOPE Manage all kitchen operations including Stewarding operations with an emphasis on maintaining hygienic standards and practices, staff training, and overseeing the preparation and presentation of a consistent food product which meets customer’s expectations. ### OVERALL OBJECTIVES The job of Executive Chef is executed satisfactorily when: - Recipes are maintained up-dated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation. New dishes and products are developed. - Comprehensive product knowledge is fostered in regards to ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets and current trends and appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations are made accordingly. - Excellent culinary technical skills are displayed and maintained. - All HACCP guidelines are achieved and maintained. - The Executive Chef fulfils their role as a Talent Development Ambassador ### 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 training programmes are designed and implemented to meet needs (in collaboration with the Training Manager where applicable). - Work with Finance in the preparation and management of the department’s budget. - Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures. - Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly. ### Skills - Eligible for a working permit in Türkiye for foreign nationals - Gastronomic education diploma or equivalent - Excellent oral and written skills in English - Additional language, especially Turkish, is beneficial - Minimum five years in a kitchen management role, preferably with an international 5\* hotel chain - Minimum ten years kitchen experience - Experience in a standalone F&B operation is beneficial - International experience is preferred - Banqueting experience is preferred - Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment - Ability to operate computer and office equipment - Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Knowledgeable of food safety regulations - Ability to effectively manage a team - Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions - Excellent verbal communication skills - Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients / vendors - Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively - Excellent organisational and time management skills - Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times - Works in a safe, prudent and organised manner - Be knowledgeable of sales, marketing & promotional practices - To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially: ● Passionate for Food & Beverage/ gastronomy ● People oriented ● Passionate for European luxury ● Entrepreneurial ● Straightforward ● Innovative ● Business acumen ● Sense of responsibility ● Leader ● Team player ● Flexible and reliable ● Tolerant and open minded --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Akempinski%3A269551 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.