The Hotel

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul has become Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's second hotel in Turkey. The hotel is located on the European side of Istanbul, in the luxurious residential district of Kuruçeşme, right next to the unique Bosphorus.

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul located on the shores of the Bosphorus with its lush, generous, and magical gardens, in the city center with two outdoor pools, 100 spacious guest rooms and suites, rich Sunday brunches with menus from unique Turkish and world delicacies, world-famous Novikov Restaurant for lunch and dinner, serving Italian and Mediterranean specialties, as well as delicious sushi varieties and many other special Pan-Asian delicacies, consists of innovative restaurants and bars and opulent and elegant banquet facilities. Spanning an area of ??3,500 square meters, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul, is one of the best and most comprehensive health and beauty centers in Istanbul.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Check standard recipes ensuring proper portion control, uniformity of taste and quality
- Write daily food requisitions and kitchens transfers in order to achieve the stock rotation desired
- Ensure that there is a sufficient supply of chinaware for banquet functions, cocktail parties, etc.
- Check food preparation, cost, quality, quantity and portion control daily
- Report any problems, failures of machines or small equipment and so on as soon as possible
- Inspect all refrigerated areas and ensure regular turnover of food items
- Liaise with other Chefs de Cuisine and Sous Chefs regarding items or staff needed from other departments
- Be present and assist with the preparation of food
- Ensure daily procedures for stocks and supply requisition forms are being maintained
- Ensure any out of stock items are being immediately reported
- Assist the Executive Chef in compiling the annual marketing plans and budgets and activity promotion plan.
- Ensure disciplinary and grievance procedures are properly adhered to and followed.
- Be responsible and accountable for the overall food cost as well as kitchen supplies, kitchen energy costs and kitchen utensils.
- Find ways to improve the efficiency of the operations, which will benefit our clients
- Assist the Executive Chef in constantly finding ways to further improve the food cost through strategic purchasing, without negatively affecting predetermined quality standards.
- Co-operate with and drive forward the implementations of minimum operating standards in all Food and Beverage kitchens through close follow-up with Outlet Managers.
- Complete detailed checks of the entire Food and Beverage operation during all service periods taking necessary actions to correct any deviation from quality standards.
- Assist in the preparation and control of daily and weekly market lists.
- Create and develop new dishes and recipes by keeping up with the latest market trends.
- Constantly strive to improve kitchen operating procedures.
- Spot check fridges and check quality of all food items