Head Chef

1st-jobs.com; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Doha, Qatar. This role demands a culinary expert who can manage kitchen operations while ensuring the highest standards of quality and service. You'll be responsible for creating innovative dishes, overseeing staff, maintaining budgets, and managing supplier relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a vibrant culinary scene and make a significant impact on guest experiences through exceptional food and service.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hotels, especially in the Middle East, is crucial.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen staff adhere to hygiene and quality standards.
• Manage inventory, suppliers, and kitchen equipment maintenance.

Skills

Luxury hotel experience

High-pressure performance

Organizational skills

Kitchen management knowledge

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Creativity in culinary arts

Computer literacy

Business acumen

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Head chef for our client inDoha, Qatar.

A Head Chef or Chef de Cuisine is a culinary expert who oversees the operations and staff of a restaurant or other dining facility's kitchen. Their duties include creating and maintaining a kitchen budget, assigning tasks to other Chefs, and ensuring customer satisfaction by expediently dealing with any issues that may arise.

Head Chef duties and responsibilities:

• Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
• Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
• Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
• Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
• Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organizing repairs when needed
• Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
• Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
• Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience

Head Chef skills and qualifications:

• With good luxury experience in the hotel industry in the middle east, experience in Qatar is an advantage.
• The ability to constantly perform well in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills to ensure the smooth running of a kitchen
• In-depth knowledge of all the sections in a kitchen to efficiently manage operations
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a kitchen team
• Solid financial acumen, including the ability to manage a budget
• Creativity and superior culinary skills to create exceptional dishes for an establishments menu
• Computer literacy, including a working knowledge of relevant software programs, such as a point-of-sale system and Microsoft Office
• Business acumen to make sound decisions regarding things like menu prices and kitchen processes