Executive Chef: Lead Global Kitchen & Menu Innovation

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 146,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Hotel room discounts

Extensive training programs

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Doha is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across two hotels, ensuring high standards, cost control, and menu innovation. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and uphold brand and regulatory requirements to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires proven executive leadership, strong knowledge of international cuisines, and a culinary degree or certification. A dynamic, guest-focused approach with excellent teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an 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.
• Relevant culinary degree or certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen activities across the two hotels.
• Plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for colleagues.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
• Maintain updated and accurate costing and documentation of all dishes prepared and sold in the food and beverage operations.
• Educate and train colleagues in compliance with brand standards, service behaviors, and governmental regulations.
• Ensure colleagues have the tools, training, and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Monitor competitor and industry trends.
• Adhere to governmental regulation as well as brand standards and hotel or company policies and procedures.
• Participate in the preparation of the hotel’s annual budget and the setting of departmental goals

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

Culinary expertise

Team management

Food costing & budgeting

HACCP compliance

Menu design & development

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Doha is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across two hotels, ensuring high standards, cost control, and menu innovation. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and uphold brand and regulatory requirements to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires proven executive leadership, strong knowledge of international cuisines, and a culinary degree or certification. A dynamic, guest-focused approach with excellent teamwork is essential.