Head Chef

Foodpeople; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodpeople in Qatar is seeking an experienced culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations across multiple locations, ensuring brand consistency and supporting the successful opening of new restaurants. GCC experience preferred.

You will lead and develop kitchen teams, implement SOPs, monitor food quality, hygiene and costs, collaborate with front‑of‑house and management, and drive culinary innovation for an expanding upper casual brand.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing kitchen operations across multiple locations.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.
• Experience launching new restaurant locations.
• GCC experience preferred.
• HACCP and food hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations across locations.
• Lead and develop kitchen teams.
• Support pre-opening and launches for new locations.
• Develop SOPs across kitchen operations.
• Maintain food quality, hygiene, and compliance.
• Monitor inventory, food costs, waste, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with FOH and management for consistent guest experience.
• Support menu development and culinary innovation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-unit management

Pre-opening experience

SOP development

Food safety standards

Inventory & cost control

Team training and development

Brand compliance

Job description

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.
• 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.