Arabic Gulf Cuisine Lead Chef - Fine Dining

Minor Hotels; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara is seeking an experienced Arabic Chef de Cuisine to lead the Arabic/Gulf kitchen, focusing on authentic Qatari and Khaleeji cuisine. You will drive menu development, oversee peak-time operations, and uphold top-quality guest experiences.

With hands-on leadership, you will mentor the culinary team, manage costs and HACCP compliance, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on specials and VIP events while preserving traditional flavours and Levantine

Qualifications

• Diploma or professional qualification in Culinary Arts or related field preferred.
• Min 3–5 years in Arabic, Gulf, or Qatari cuisine with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of Qatari and Khaleeji cuisine, ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation.
• Experience in 5-star hotels, luxury resorts, or high-end Arabic restaurants preferred.
• Leadership, communication, organisation, and team-management skills.
• Arabic language skills preferred; English communication required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Arabic/Gulf cuisine section and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Prepare and oversee authentic Qatari and Gulf dishes, maintaining traditional flavours, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
• Develop and enhance menus featuring Qatari, Khaleeji, and wider Arabic cuisine.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, portioning, presentation, and preparation.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef on menu planning, seasonal promotions, special events, and Arabic-themed culinary experiences.
• Train, supervise, and develop culinary team members while maintaining strong teamwork and discipline.
• Monitor food preparation, mise en place, cooking procedures, and service standards.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and hotel health and safety requirements.
• Control food costs, wastage, inventory, ordering, and portion control.
• Maintain proper storage, labelling, stock rotation, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support banquet, restaurant, VIP, and special-event requirements as needed.
• Ensure guest requests and dietary requirements are handled professionally and accurately.
• Stay updated on culinary trends while maintaining authenticity of traditional Qatari and Khaleeji cuisine.
• Maintain a visible hands-on leadership presence on the pass during peak service hours.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Seafood mastery

Kebab mastery

Arabic language skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Diploma or professional qualification in Culinary Arts

Job description

Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara is seeking an experienced Arabic Chef de Cuisine to lead the Arabic/Gulf kitchen, focusing on authentic Qatari and Khaleeji cuisine. You will drive menu development, oversee peak-time operations, and uphold top-quality guest experiences.

With hands-on leadership, you will mentor the culinary team, manage costs and HACCP compliance, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on specials and VIP events while preserving traditional flavours and Levantine