Commis Chef

Kitopi; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitopi is seeking staff for its central kitchen in Doha. You will uphold food standards, ensure recipe accuracy, and maintain production quality while working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role requires reliable teamwork, good English, and a proactive approach. Expect long shifts, strict hygiene, and adherence to Kitopi procedures as you support multiple brands in a dynamic food-tech company.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume catering environments.
• Strong communication, proactive and reliable.
• Good level of English.
• Quick Service Restaurant background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards, recipes, and food consistency in the central kitchen.
• Check schedules and attend daily trainings.
• Prepare daily production according to plan.
• Establish par stock to avoid overproduction.
• Organize coolers and freezers per food safety standards.
• Ensure equipment is in working condition.
• Record temperatures and take action when needed.
• Maintain quality and appearance of prepared foods.
• Follow cleaning and rotation procedures.
• Work hours as required, typically at least 48 hours per week.
• Follow Kitopi standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

English

Job description

Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces.

Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. In July 2021, Kitopi announced its $415 million Series C funding round, led by the world’s largest tech-focused investment fund, the Softbank Group. This investment elevated Kitopi to Unicorn status, making it the fastest Unicorn to emerge from the MENA region.

Kitopi’s growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry and remain the leading food company in the region.

With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It also operates its Customer Experience Center in Amman, Jordan, its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland.

What You'll Do

• Maintain the standards, recipes, food consistency, and accuracy levels set by Kitopi and our brands while maintaining accuracy in the food production process in our central kitchen.
• Report to work on time and checks schedule the day before.
• Attend daily fifteen minutes training.
• Prepares the daily production is made accordingly
• Establish a par stock to avoid over production.
• Organizes coolers and freezers according to food safety standard.
• Checks if all equipment is in working condition
• Fills in cooler & freezer temperature log and takes action when needed.
• Maintains the highest quality and appearance of all food prepared.
• Maintains the sanitary standards and "Clean as you go" policy.
• Breaks down food after production and end of shift.
• Follows procedure regarding proper rotation, dating, labelling and covering.
• Follows procedures with the use of cleaning supplies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by management.
• Working hours as required to do your job but normally not less than 48 hours per week.
• Follow Kitopi and the brands’ standards.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Experience - Previous experience working in similar environment, high volume catering background, preferred.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of one or more of the following cuisines: Italian, Lebanese, Mexican, Bakery, Oriental, International, Butchery, Both hot and cold section.
• Skills and Knowledge: Strong Communication skills (verbal, listening, writing, innovative, pro-active and reliable.
• Able to work alone and within a team.
• Good level of English is essential.
• Quick Service Restaurant background will be an advantage

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi?

We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong.

Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in 6 countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for.

Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite.