Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform

Room discounts

Training & development

Career growth

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Doha is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across two hotels. You will drive menu development, maintain high standards, and manage budgeting and cost control for a diverse F&B program.

The role requires strong leadership, international cuisine knowledge, and a focus on HACCP and inventory management. You will mentor staff, ensure compliance with brand standards, and collaborate with departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Executive Chef or Head Chef in a reputable establishment.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary arts, cooking techniques, and international cuisines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of food costing, inventory management, and budgeting.
• Proficiency in hygiene and food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP).
• Creative flair with a passion for developing new dishes and menus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen activities across two hotels.
• Plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for colleagues.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback to improve team performance.
• Maintain updated costing and documentation of dishes for F&B operations.
• Educate and train colleagues in brand standards, service behaviors, and regulations.
• Ensure tools, training, and equipment are available for staff.
• Coordinate with departments to promote teamwork and service quality.
• Assist menu planning, food and beverage coordination, and event catering.
• Ensure menu items are prepared according to established recipes and standards.
• Develop menu concepts for all outlets and catering events.
• Monitor industry trends and manage inventory and waste.

Skills

Executive leadership

Team management

Culinary arts

Food costing

Budgeting

HACCP

Menu design

Education

Culinary degree

Chef certification

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Doha is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across two hotels. You will drive menu development, maintain high standards, and manage budgeting and cost control for a diverse F&B program.

The role requires strong leadership, international cuisine knowledge, and a focus on HACCP and inventory management. You will mentor staff, ensure compliance with brand standards, and collaborate with departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences.