Executive Chef - D-Resort Ayvalık

About the role

Doğuş Hospitality & Retail is looking for an Executive Chef for its D-Resort in Ayvalık. The chef takes overall responsibility for all culinary operations, sets the standard of food quality, consistency, presentation and guest satisfaction, and works closely with the General Manager and the Food & Beverage team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop innovative menus reflecting international trends, Mediterranean influences and the local gastronomy of the Ayvalık region.
• Lead, mentor and develop the culinary team, fostering creativity, discipline and teamwork.
• Ensure effective kitchen operations across all food and beverage outlets.
• Manage food costs, budgets, purchasing, inventory and waste control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene standards, HACCP requirements and internal quality procedures.
• Plan seasonal workforce requirements, kitchen staffing and operational needs.
• Build relationships with suppliers and local producers for fresh ingredients.
• Maintain a hands-on presence in daily kitchen operations.

Required profile

• Minimum 10-15 years of professional culinary experience, including at least 3 years as an Executive Chef or in a senior culinary leadership position.
• Previous experience in luxury hotels, resorts or upscale hospitality is strongly preferred.
• Degree or professional qualification in Culinary Arts, Gastronomy or a related field preferred.
• Good command of English; Turkish is an advantage.

Required skills

• Menu development, food presentation, recipe standardization and culinary innovation.
• Food cost control, budgeting, inventory management and kitchen profitability.
• Food safety, hygiene standards and HACCP procedures.
• Leadership of large multicultural kitchen teams and management of seasonal, high-volume operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and kitchen management systems.

What we offer

• Career opportunities across different brands and sectors within the group.
• Employee discount and Family & Friends days.
• BİZ Flexible Experience Package.
• Birth and marriage gifts.
• Well-being-focused employee support line.