Demi Chef de Partie

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts in Doha, Qatar, is seeking a senior culinary leader to head operations and deliver outstanding Italian, Arabic, Chinese and other international dishes in a 5-star setting.

The role emphasizes menu development, staff training, and stringent adherence to food safety and quality standards, while optimizing costs and inventory across kitchen sections.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary operations in luxury hotels or high-end catering.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations.
• Ability to develop and refine menus for diverse cuisines including Italian, Arabic and Chinese.
• Proven leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience training staff and managing inventory and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations in a luxury hospitality environment.
• Prepare and present Italian, Arabic, Chinese and other international dishes to 5-star standards.
• Manage kitchen sections with mise-en-place and inventory control.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring hygiene and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with chefs and management on menu development and cost optimization.
• Monitor food and operational costs and coordinate with departments to optimize expenses.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Staff training

Food safety

Cost analysis

Inventory control

Multi-cuisine expertise

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead culinary operations in a luxury hospitality environment, preparing and presenting high‑quality Italian, Arabic, Chinese, and other international dishes while ensuring food safety, quality standards, menu development, and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present authentic Italian dishes, maintaining 5‑star hotel standards.
• Prepare, cook and present Arabic, Chinese and Asian dishes, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Manage kitchen sections (hot, cold, grill, pastry or butchery), including mise‑en‑place and inventory control.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Develop and support menu creation, collaborating with chefs and management.
• Monitor food and operational costs, conduct cost analysis and coordinate with departments to optimize expenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6‑12 years of culinary experience in luxury hotels or catering environments.
• Experience in multiple cuisines, especially Italian, Arabic, Chinese, and Asian.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to train staff and manage inventory efficiently.

Location: Doha, Qatar