Chef De Partie | Qatar Duty Free

Qatar Airways Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Duty Free Company is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen section, managing a small team and ensuring timely, compliant food production. You will adhere to HACCP standards, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to menu development under the guidance of the Sous Chef.

The successful candidate will have a culinary education and a track record of 3+ years as a Commis Chef, with strong English communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Commis Chef.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English.
• Culinary school or certified culinary professional courses/program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook menu items in their section following recipes and standards.
• Develop menus with Sous Chef and explore new service concepts.
• Maintain hygiene and HACCP compliance in their section.
• Monitor stock and assist in inventory, minimizing wastage.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and stock levels are kept in check and reported if issues arise.

Skills

3+ years experience

Fluent English

Food & beverage knowledge

Creative cooking

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Culinary school certification

Hotel apprenticeship

Industry trade certificates

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Our story started with just four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure, instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

General Information

Ref # 2600006S

Location: Qatar-Doha

Job family: Customer Service

Closing Date: 2026-10-31

Description

Our story started with just four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure, instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

So, whether you are creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story, a story of spectacular growth and determination.

Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries and be part of a truly global community.

Qatar Duty Free Company – A world of exclusives awaits you at one of the largest duty‑free areas in the world, Qatar Duty Free. The award‑winning shopping emporium boasts of more than 90 elegant boutiques and affordable retail stores, as well as more than 30 restaurants and cafés covering over 40,000 square meters at the world's best airport, Hamad International Airport.

About The Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for running a specific section of the kitchen by managing a small team of workers, in which they are responsible for keeping organized to ensure food is delivered on time and the work area remains clean and tidy. Also responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their section with their specialty, as well as culinary functions in general to ensure all standards has been followed as per food safety guidelines.

Key Accountabilities Include

• Plan, prepare, and cook menu items in their section as directed by Sous Chef by following recipes and standards to ensure that all food is prepared as per HACCP standards.
• Assist and involve in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
• Conduct inventory periodically as per schedule to ensure all meals produced in the shift are as per requirements and left overs are managed effectively to minimize wastage.
• Compile all food orders for sections under their supervision, to ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with company and food standards.
• Review and gain an understanding of food costing, sales mix and menu planning with Sous Chef, managing wastage and maintaining kitchen productivity.
• Spot check culinary sections by following daily checklist to cover all food productions activity in timely manner.
• Monitor kitchen stock movement and ordering system, to ensure all stock levels are in line with the standards and demands and avoid excess stock.
• Report and record and kitchen equipment issue in timely manner to avoid any interruption during food production.
• Conduct kitchen stock take with Storekeeper as per schedule, by consolidating all items and quantity correctly to ensure all inventory are accurate.
• Report any food safety issues to Sous Chef, occurring inside the kitchen or restaurant buffet counter, by giving complete report and evidence for further investigation and review to avoid any food poisoning.
• Perform other department duties related to their position as directed by the Head of the Department.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future and build the life you want while being part of an international community.

Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Relevant Vocational, Tertiary or Trade qualifications. Additional trade certificates or relevant training certificates are highly preferred.
• Culinary school or certified culinary professional courses/program/Diploma/Degree.
• A successful completion of a major international brand or hotel apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience and previously worked as a Commis Chef.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English language.
• Good Working, knowledge about food and beverage production.
• Creative in craft skills with a working knowledge of food production.
• Proof of completion in a basic food hygiene course.
• HACCP Training.
• Computer literate (MS Office)