Head Chef, Japanese Cuisine

Apply Now; Doha; On-site; QAR 161,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free package

Housing and transportation allowances

Annual leave and public holiday entitl

Private medical insurance

End of service benefits

Complimentary meals, hotel, and dining

Job summary

Luxury Lifestyle Hotel in Doha seeks a Head Chef with deep specialization in Japanese cuisine for a senior culinary leadership role, bringing authentic mastery and creative direction.

Lead Japanese kitchen operations, design menus, manage food costing, recruit and develop the brigade, and ensure top-tier quality, hygiene, and guest satisfaction in a tax-free package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with strong specialization in Japanese cuisine.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience in luxury hotels or high-end Japanese restaurants preferred.
• Deep knowledge of Japanese culinary techniques (sushi, sashimi, robata, ramen, teppanyaki, kaiseki).
• Ability to design refined, modern menus while preserving traditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations of the Japanese kitchen, ensuring outstanding quality and presentation.
• Design and innovate menus honoring traditional techniques with a modern sensibility.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire the kitchen brigade to achieve excellence.
• Manage food costing, inventory, and waste reduction for profitability.
• Ensure hygiene and kitchen standards; collaborate with F&B leadership; oversee events and daily service.

Skills

Leadership

Japanese cuisine

Menu design

Food costing

Kitchen management

Sushi & sashimi

Job description

HEAD CHEF - JAPANESE CUISINELuxury Lifestyle Hotel • Doha, Qatar • USD $49,000 per year, Tax-Free • Housing and transportation allowances

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are searching for a talented and visionary Head Chef with a deep specialization in Japanese cuisine for a prominent luxury lifestyle hotel in Doha, Qatar. This is a senior culinary leadership role for a chef who brings authentic mastery of Japanese cooking traditions, combined with the creativity and leadership presence to elevate the property's Japanese dining experience to world-class standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead all culinary operations of the Japanese kitchen, ensuring outstanding food quality, authenticity, consistency, and presentation
• Design and innovate menus that honour traditional Japanese culinary techniques while bringing a refined, modern sensibility
• Recruit, develop, and inspire the kitchen brigade to achieve operational and service excellence
• Manage food costing, inventory control, and waste reduction to maintain kitchen profitability
• Ensure full compliance with hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organization standards
• Collaborate with F&B leadership to align culinary output with the property's brand and guest expectations
• Oversee smooth kitchen operations across daily service, events, and special functions

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a strong specialization in Japanese cuisine - this is a firm requirement
• Expert command of Japanese culinary techniques, including sushi, sashimi, robata, ramen, teppanyaki, or kaiseki
• Japanese language proficiency is highly preferred; it will be considered a significant advantage in the selection process
• Background in luxury hotels or high-end Japanese restaurants is strongly preferred
• Deep passion for Japanese culinary traditions combined with a creative, forward-thinking approach
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Solid knowledge of food costing, menu engineering, and kitchen administration
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen environment

WHAT'S OFFERED

• Tax-free package of approximately USD $49,000 per year, plus housing and transportation allowances
• Annual leave and public holiday entitlements
• Private medical insurance
• End of service benefits
• Complimentary meals, hotel, and dining rates for self, family, and friends
• Learning, development, and career progression opportunities