The Lobby Chef De Cuisine

The Peninsula İstanbul

Set along the dazzling Bosphorus waterfront in the historic district of Karaköy, The Peninsula Istanbul provides a showcase for both vibrant Turkish culture and superlative hospitality within Galataport, a new waterfront revitalisation project. The hotel is comprised of four exquisite buildings – three of them historic and beautifully restored – and welcomes guests arriving by land or sea. 

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile hotel in Istanbul.
• The Peninsula Hotels espouses luxury service, dedication to our customers, and commitment to our employees. 
• Be a part of the highly experienced team.

 Key accountabilities 

• Produces all food required for the assigned kitchen and controls the daily ordering and requisitions to meet budgeted food cost.
• Administers the weekly duty schedules and presents them to the Executive Chef for approval.
• Supervises and allocates work to staff according to their knowledge and skill level.
• Is accountable to create new recipes to regularly update the menu and maintain a high quality of food.
• Ensures that the hotel cost control policies and procedures are followed and prevents wastage of surplus stock without undue sacrifice on food quality.
• Is responsible for the hygiene and cleanliness of the assigned kitchen, food production and food storage areas and always ensures a high standard of food quality safety.
• Maintains up to date technical worksheets, recipes and costings and ensures understanding and compliance from team members.  

General requirements 

• Extensive culinary knowledge in both classical and current culinary trends.
• Creativity to create dishes on brand with the restaurant.
• Minimum 6 years’ similar experience in 5-star hotel or equal restaurant establishment.
• Experience of complex, large scale operation with service period reaching from breakfast to late night dinners. 
• High School Diploma or diploma from culinary school or apprenticeship (or equivalent).
• Ability to maintain an extremely sanitary environment while working. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with the team.

 We would be delighted to receive your CV and will liaise directly with suitable applicants.