Investigating the relation between organizational climate and leadership styles in kitchen department at hotels: Sample of chain hotel group

It has been thought that there is a significant relation between organizational climate and leadership style which is performed by the executive chef and is perceived by the kitchen staff at work place in hotel chains. Depending on this thought, the aim of this research is whether there is a significant relation between organizational climate at kitchen departments and leadership styles of executive chefs at chain hotels. Empirical approach has been preferred and the research has screening model. Quantitative research methods have been used. Survey method has been preferred as data collecting method. Survey form has 3 parts which are demographical questions (10 questions), Organizational Climate Scale (25 statements) and Leadership Styles Scale (34 statements). The universe is kitchen staff at 16 hotels of chain hotel Group. The sample is kitchen staff at 12 hotels of chain hotel Group which accepted to participate to the research. According to result of Pearson Corelation Analysis to determine whether there is a significant relation between organizational climate and leadership sytles which is the main aim of this research, it has been determined that there is positive and middle level relation between organizational climate and leadership styles. KEY WORDS: Organizational Climate, Leadership Styles