Chef de Partie - Menu Innovation & Flight Catering

Qatar Airways Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC), part of Qatar Airways Group, is seeking a Chef De Partie to contribute to menu enhancement and recipe standardization. You will work with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to identify culinary trends, improve offerings, and ensure quality, safety, and operational standards across the kitchen.

You will support continuous improvement efforts to elevate food quality, productivity, and guest satisfaction while maintaining strict hygiene and inventory controls

Qualifications

• High School qualification with 2 years of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 1 year related experience.
• Knowledge of full menu cycles, uplifts, sectors, and equipment and flight details.
• Good working knowledge of Food and Beverages.
• Basic food hygiene and HACCP knowledge.
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Keen awareness of new trends in fine dining service.
• Planning and supervisory skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure dishes are prepared and cooked in his/her section per standard recipes and specs.
• Rotate and control store stock to minimize wastage.
• Utilize raw materials cycle-wise to maximize yield and minimize waste.
• Participate in menu presentation planning to enhance knowledge and display.
• Adhere to hygiene and grooming standards by junior staff.
• Provide clear handover between shifts.
• Follow temperature checks, food labeling/dating, cleaning schedules, and hygiene regulations, and keep records updated.
• Cross-check prepared dishes for taste, texture, quality, and quantity before serving.
• Coordinate team to maintain smooth operations and food productivity.
• Check quality of raw materials and report issues to Sous Chef.
• Assess Amiri and Pvt. A/C orders for material and manpower requirements.
• Maintain department logbook and update it regularly.
• Inform relevant departments of damages/losses for prompt rectification.
• Assist other sections during emergencies or staff shortages as advised by Head of Department.
• Maintain FIFO and daily chiller checklists.

Skills

Menu knowledge

English proficiency

Planning & supervision

Interpersonal communication

Food & beverage knowledge

Trend awareness

Education

High School with 2 years experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 1 year experience

Job description

Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC), part of Qatar Airways Group, is seeking a Chef De Partie to contribute to menu enhancement and recipe standardization. You will work with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to identify culinary trends, improve offerings, and ensure quality, safety, and operational standards across the kitchen.

You will support continuous improvement efforts to elevate food quality, productivity, and guest satisfaction while maintaining strict hygiene and inventory controls