Chef de Cuisine — Luxury Resort Kitchen Lead

Ennismore; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

Our Habitas Ras Abrouq is seeking an innovative Chef de Cuisine to lead daily culinary operations. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will oversee the kitchen, ensure exceptional food quality and safety, and craft destination-led experiences that reflect local culture, seasonal ingredients, and sustainable practices.

You will mentor the kitchen brigade, develop seasonal menus, manage costs, and collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to deliver seamless service in a remote luxury setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a senior culinary leadership role in luxury settings.
• Culinary degree or professional certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisine, menu development, food costing, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
• Solid HACCP and sanitation knowledge; cost control and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service across all meal periods.
• Lead, train, and develop the kitchen brigade to maintain a collaborative environment.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented per recipes, quality standards, and brand expectations.
• Develop seasonal menus and offerings with the Executive Chef using local and sustainable ingredients.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Oversee production schedules, kitchen workflow, and waste minimization.
• Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, and stock rotation within budget targets.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Inspect equipment and facilities; coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Collaborate with F&B team to deliver seamless service and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of culinary staff.
• Foster a culture of creativity, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Food safety

Inventory management

English fluency

Team management

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen management systems

Job description

Our Habitas Ras Abrouq is seeking an innovative Chef de Cuisine to lead daily culinary operations. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will oversee the kitchen, ensure exceptional food quality and safety, and craft destination-led experiences that reflect local culture, seasonal ingredients, and sustainable practices.

You will mentor the kitchen brigade, develop seasonal menus, manage costs, and collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to deliver seamless service in a remote luxury setting.