Executive Chef

foregroundllc; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground is partnering with a premium hospitality organization operating a refined Asian-fusion dining concept in Doha, Qatar. The Executive Chef will lead the full culinary operation, directing menus, kitchen performance, and team development to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role demands luxury, fine-dining leadership with a focus on Asian, Southeast Asian, or fusion cuisines, sushi-led concepts preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading luxury dining operations.
• Proven track record in culinary innovation.
• Strong cost-control and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full culinary operation and menu direction.
• Oversee kitchen performance and quality standards.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage kitchen teams.

Skills

Executive leadership

Kitchen operations

Cost management

Menu engineering

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a premium hospitality organization operating within the high-end restaurant sector in Doha, Qatar. The concept represents a refined Asian-fusion dining destination designed to deliver exceptional culinary craftsmanship, elevated guest experiences, and innovative menu offerings. As the restaurant prepares for continued growth and operational expansion, the organization is seeking an accomplished culinary leader to drive excellence across all kitchen operations.

The Role

The Executive Chef will lead the full culinary operation, holding responsibility for menu direction, kitchen performance, team leadership, and culinary innovation. The position requires maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation while ensuring operational efficiency and cost discipline.

The Executive Chef will oversee menu engineering, seasonal concept development, and culinary strategy aligned with the restaurants premium positioning. In addition, the role will lead the recruitment, mentoring, and performance management of kitchen teams, ensuring a disciplined, high-performance environment that consistently delivers exceptional dining experiences.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience within luxury, fine-dining, or high-end Asian restaurant environments, with demonstrated success managing full kitchen operations and driving culinary innovation. Strong expertise in Asian, Southeast Asian, or fusion cuisine is essential, with exposure to sushi-led concepts highly advantageous.

Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership capability, advanced operational and cost-management expertise, and a proven track record of building and developing high-performing culinary teams while maintaining uncompromising quality standards.