Junior Sous Chef Duty Free

Qatar Airways; Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways is hiring a Junior Sous Chef in Doha to support the Sous Chef in delivering high-quality dishes and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. You will uphold FSSC food safety guidelines, assist in preparing meals, and collaborate with the culinary team to refresh the menu and beverages for guests.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience. You will work in a fast-paced, globally connected environment that values teamwork, attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience.
• Proven knowledge of food safety standards (FSSC) and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and production following standard recipes.
• Collaborate with chefs to develop and test new dishes and beverages.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and monitor sanitation to ensure compliance.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory management.
• Support department duties as directed by Head of Department.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Menu development collaboration

Kitchen supervision

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Job description

General Information

Ref # 2600006T

Location: Qatar-Doha

Job family: Customer Service

Closing Date: 2026-10-31

Description

Our story started with just four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure, instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So, whether you are creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story, a story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries and be part of a truly global community.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. Together, everything is possible.

About The Role

The Junior Sous Chef assists the Sous Chef in creating visually appealing dishes for guests and ensure the smooth execution of operations by upholding food quality standards and following FSSC guidelines.

Key Accountabilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Assist in food preparation and production under the direction of the Sous Chef to make sure the food is prepared as per the standard recipes.
• Collaborate with the chefs to develop and test new dishes and drinks for the menu to exceed guests satisfaction.
• Oversee and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring that they are following food safety and hygiene protocols to maintain consistency in food quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring that all workstations are kept clean and comply with food safety standards to ensure that sanitation of food premises and equipment is maintained at all times.
• Work closely with Sous Chef in maintaining the food quality standards by checking the quality of raw and cooked products.
• Conduct inventory periodically as per schedule to ensure all meals produced in the shift are as per requirements and left overs are managed effectively to minimize wastage.
• Spot check culinary sections by following daily checklist to cover all food productions activity in timely manner.
• Monitor kitchen stock movement and ordering system, to ensure all stock levels are in line with the standards and demands and avoid excess stock.
• Compile all food orders for sections under supervision, to ensure stock, deliveries and wastage are all checked and recorded in line with company and food standards.
• Perform other department duties related to his/her section as directed by the Head of the Department

Qualification

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience

Job Specific Skills

• Basic knowledge of ordering, purchasing and inventory management Expert knowledge of raw material costs
• Expert level on food safety regulations and rules (FSSC)
• Confident understanding of creativity in dishes and beverages.
• Expert on food preparation and kitchen equipment
• Well organized
• Team player
• Attention to details