Head Chef

Food People; Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Food People in Qatar invites a seasoned culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations across multiple locations and support pre-opening launches while expanding the network. The role emphasizes consistency, quality, and cost control to deliver a superior guest experience.

The ideal candidate has strong multi-unit experience, proven leadership in training kitchen teams, and a solid grasp of HACCP, food hygiene, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multiple restaurant locations and pre-opening operations.
• Strong leadership to train and develop kitchen teams.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to manage food costs, inventory, and SOP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day kitchen operations across multiple locations, ensuring consistent execution and adherence to brand standards.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen teams to maintain high standards across food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Support the pre opening and successful launch of new restaurant locations as the brand continues its expansion.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across kitchen operations.
• Maintain strong standards across food quality, hygiene, food safety, and compliance.
• Monitor inventory, food costs, waste management, and overall kitchen efficiency.
• Work closely with front of house teams and senior management to ensure a consistent guest experience.
• Support menu development, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation in line with the brand.
• Ensure compliance with local food safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

Kitchen operations

Leadership

Food safety & HACCP

Job description

About the Job

An exciting opportunity to join a growing upper casual restaurant brand in Qatar. As the business continues to expand, they are looking for an experienced culinary leader with strong multi unit and pre opening experience to oversee kitchen operations, drive consistency across locations, and support the successful opening of new restaurants.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day kitchen operations across multiple locations, ensuring consistent execution and adherence to brand standards.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen teams to maintain high standards across food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Support the pre opening and successful launch of new restaurant locations as the brand continues its expansion.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across kitchen operations.
• Maintain strong standards across food quality, hygiene, food safety, and compliance.
• Monitor inventory, food costs, waste management, and overall kitchen efficiency.
• Work closely with front of house teams and senior management to ensure a consistent guest experience.
• Support menu development, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation in line with the brand.
• Ensure compliance with local food safety regulations and company policies.

Key Ingredients

• Strong multi unit experience with responsibility across more than 1 restaurant location.
• Previous pre opening experience and involvement in launching new restaurant locations.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food quality, consistency, and cost control.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing, training, and developing kitchen teams.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• GCC experience is preferred.

Please note, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted to discuss the position in more detail.