Executive Chef

Raffles Hotels & Resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary upgrades

Extended stays

Discounted stays across properties

Dining and wellness discounts

Job summary

Raffles & Fairmont Doha invites an Executive Chef to provide strategic culinary leadership across two luxury brands at Katara Towers. You will steer the culinary operation with a focus on innovation, guest experience, commercial performance, quality, sustainability, and operational excellence.

You will inspire and develop high-performing teams, craft concepts and menus, ensure uncompromising standards across all dining outlets and events, and partner with senior leaders to elevate the property's

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level culinary leadership experience in luxury hotels or resorts.
• Proven ability to lead multiple outlets, banquets and high-volume service.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and inventory control.
• Strong knowledge of luxury culinary standards and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall culinary strategy and daily operations across Raffles & Fairmont Doha, aligning culinary excellence with luxury brand standards and business objectives.
• Oversee all culinary outlets, banquets, in-room dining, and special events, ensuring seamless execution, consistency, and exceptional guest experiences.
• Develop and implement innovative culinary concepts, menus, and experiences that elevate the property’s market positioning and drive commercial performance.
• Drive operational efficiency through strategic planning, kitchen organisation, productivity management, cost control, and effective resource allocation.
• Establish and maintain uncompromising standards for food quality, presentation, hygiene, and culinary execution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary brigade, fostering accountability and professional growth.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

Culinary leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Menu development

Cross-functional collaboration

Food safety & compliance

Staff development

Education

Professional culinary qualification

Job description

Company Description

Raffles Hotels & Resorts

The Birthplace of stories and legends since 1887, Raffles is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by generations past, present and future. Raffles, at distinguished landmark addresses around the world, is the vibrant heart of its destination, curating experiences that are culturally enriching, intellectually stimulating and always respectful of local communities, heritage and the environment.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

About Raffles & Fairmont Doha

Discover two distinguished luxury brands united within the iconic Katara Towers at Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha — where extraordinary hospitality, timeless elegance, and world‑class experiences come together.

Raffles Doha offers an atmosphere of intimate luxury and bespoke service, where every detail is thoughtfully curated to create meaningful and memorable moments. Rooted in a legacy of elegance and artistry, Raffles is renowned for delivering gracious hospitality with authenticity, sophistication, and emotional connection.

Fairmont Doha embodies the spirit of grand hospitality, blending contemporary style with the warmth and energy for which the Fairmont brand is celebrated worldwide. With a focus on exceptional service, vibrant guest experiences, and a deep sense of place, Fairmont creates unforgettable stays for today’s global traveler.

Together, Raffles & Fairmont Doha provide a dynamic and inspiring environment for hospitality professionals who are passionate about excellence. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture that values individuality, nurtures talent, and empowers colleagues to create remarkable experiences every day.

About The Application Process

At Raffles & Fairmont Doha, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles & Fairmont Doha as our new Executive Chef.

As the Executive Chef, you will provide strategic culinary leadership across Raffles & Fairmont Doha, shaping a exceptional culinary vision aligned with the standards and distinctive positioning of both brands. You will lead the culinary operation with a strong focus on innovation, exceptional guest experiences, commercial performance, quality, sustainability, and operational excellence.

You will inspire and develop high‑performing culinary teams, drive new concepts and gastronomic experiences, and ensure uncompromising standards across all dining outlets and events. Working closely with the executive leadership and wider hotel teams, you will elevate the culinary identity of the property, strengthen its market position, and continuously redefine luxury through exceptional food, creativity, and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall culinary strategy and daily operations across Raffles & Fairmont Doha, aligning culinary excellence with luxury brand standards and business objectives
• Oversee all culinary outlets, banquets, in‑room dining, and special events, ensuring seamless execution, consistency, and exceptional guest experiences
• Develop and implement innovative culinary concepts, menus, and experiences that elevate the property’s market positioning and drive commercial performance
• Drive operational efficiency through strategic planning, kitchen organisation, productivity management, cost control, and effective resource allocation
• Establish and maintain uncompromising standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, hygiene, food safety, and culinary execution
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing culinary brigade, fostering accountability, creativity, succession planning, and continuous professional growth
• Manage food cost, labour productivity, purchasing, inventory, and waste reduction to maximise profitability while protecting quality and luxury standards
• Partner with Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and other key departments to align culinary strategy with wider business priorities
• Monitor guest feedback, culinary trends, and competitive activity to identify opportunities for innovation, revenue growth, and continuous improvement
• Champion sustainability across sourcing, production, waste management, and kitchen operations while maintaining the highest standards of luxury hospitality
• Ensure full compliance with brand standards, local regulations, food safety requirements, and internal operating procedures
• Contribute to strategic business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term culinary growth as a key member of the executive leadership team

Qualifications

What will you bring to this role?

• Extensive senior-level culinary leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, or high‑end hospitality environments
• Strong track record of leading complex culinary operations across multiple outlets, banqueting, events, and high‑volume service environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic culinary concepts while maintaining operational excellence and commercial performance
• Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, food cost, labour productivity, purchasing, and inventory control
• Strong knowledge of luxury culinary standards, food safety, hygiene, quality assurance, and operational compliance
• Demonstrated success in leading, developing, and mentoring diverse, high‑performing culinary teams
• Creative and commercially minded approach to menu development, culinary innovation, guest experience, and revenue generation
• Strong understanding of current culinary trends, sustainable practices, and evolving luxury guest expectations
• Excellent communication, collaboration, decision‑making, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, multicultural, and fast‑paced hospitality environment
• Relevant professional culinary qualification or equivalent combination of education, training, and demonstrated experience
• Embrace the Raffles & Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
• Create an environment where colleagues are empowered, supported and recognized

Additional Information

Employee Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Our Values

Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.

Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.

Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.

Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.