Chef de Cuisine-Greek Restaurant

InterContinental Hotels Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the Greek restaurant Mykonos. You will shape the culinary vision, create authentic Greek menus, and drive excellence in food quality and service for a luxury dining experience.

The role requires strong leadership, a passion for Greek cuisine, and a track record of managing high-volume operations while maintaining brand standards. Join a prestigious hotel team and contribute to memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a senior kitchen role within a luxury hotel or standalone upscale restaurant.
• Expertise in Greek cuisine with traditional techniques and regional ingredients.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operations of the Greek restaurant, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Develop seasonal and innovative menus reflecting Greek traditions with a modern twist.
• Manage and train a diverse culinary team, fostering a high-performing work environment.
• Oversee food cost control, inventory management, and kitchen budgeting in line with hotel standards.
• Collaborate with F&B leadership to elevate guest satisfaction and uphold brand standards.
• Ensure HACCP, hygiene, and safety protocols at all times.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers for premium authentic ingredients.

Skills

Greek cuisine

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Education

Culinary degree/certification

Job description

About Us

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.

If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.

Located on Doha's longest private beach and nestled in landscaped gardens, the InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa features 12 restaurants, a range of recreational facilities, a free-form swimming pool, and the world-class Spa InterContinental.

Situated in an exclusive location, minutes from downtown Doha and major government and corporate offices and within minutes to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, City Center Mall, and Doha Golf Club, our properties offer distinctive surroundings which will forever redefine luxury.

Located within the InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa in West Bay Lagoon, Mykonos Restaurant offers a contemporary Greek-taverna dining experience in a luxurious setting. The décor evokes the feel of the Greek islands, using whites and blues, with an expansive terrace overlooking the pool and Arabian Sea. Live bouzouki music and vibrant ambiance add to the dining experience on select evenings.

Your Day to Day

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary vision of our signature Greek restaurant Mykonos. As part of our award-winning Food & Beverage team, you will bring authentic flavors, creative techniques, and leadership excellence to deliver an elevated dining experience for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operations of the Greek restaurant, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Develop seasonal and innovative menus that reflect Greek culinary traditions with a modern twist.
• Manage and train a diverse culinary team, fostering a positive and high-performing work environment.
• Oversee food cost control, inventory management, and kitchen budgeting in alignment with hotel standards.
• Collaborate closely with F&B leadership to elevate guest satisfaction and maintain high brand standards.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and safety protocols at all times.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and ensure sourcing of premium, authentic ingredients.

What We Need From You

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel or standalone upscale restaurant.
• Expertise in Greek cuisine, including traditional techniques, regional ingredients, and contemporary trends.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume operations with attention to detail and creativity.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification preferred.

What We Offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.