Junior Sous Chef – Join Our Talent Pool

Qatar Airways; Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways is seeking a Catering Services professional to manage operations for the assigned section across all shifts, ensuring meals are prepared per plan and HACCP guidelines. The role involves supervising production, coordinating with Sous Chefs, and maintaining timely delivery for Amiri and VVIP flights.

Required is at least a High School qualification with 6+ years of related experience. Fluency in English, HACCP knowledge, and strong supervisory skills are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• Must have at least a High School qualification with minimum 6 years of job-related experience.
• Additional job-specific skills listed in the ad include knowledge of Food & Beverages, basic food hygiene & HACCP, English literacy, trend awareness in fine dining, ability to supervise a large staff, planning and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Check and maintain food orders for Amiri and VVIP flight preparations.
• Support Sous Chefs in menu planning and ensure all items are prepared and collected.
• Evaluate section manpower and equipment needs for upcoming cycles.
• Coordinate with Stores to ensure raw materials availability 72 hours before menu start date.
• Ensure on-time provision of requirements for all flights in the shift.
• Supervise smooth running of production and handover process for the assigned area.
• Provide supervision to maintain standards across production areas.
• Keep updated records on unresolved issues and report to Sous Chef or higher.

Skills

English fluency

Planning & supervision

HACCP knowledge

Food & Beverages knowledge

Temperature & portion control

Computer literate

Education

High School qualification

Job description

General Information

Ref # 2600009F

Location: Qatar-Doha

Job family: Cargo & Airport Operations

Closing Date: 2026-09-17

Description

About the role

An exciting opportunity to join the Qatar Airways in our Catering Services Team. In this role the candidate will be responsible for operation for the assigned section in all shifts in terms of Manpower and work flow. Maintains the section to be equally manned in all shifts in order to check that meals are prepared in all shifts as per production plan and within HACCP guidelines.

Key Accountabilities For The Role Include

• Check and maintain food orders of Amiri and VVIP flight preparations.
• Support Sous Chefs for planning during menu presentations by making sure all relevant menu items are prepared and collected
• Support Sous Chefs to evaluate the requirements of the section in terms of manpower and equipment for upcoming new cycle changes.
• Update together with Stores department to ensure availability of raw materials, 72 hours before the menu start date.
• Ensure that all flights in the shift should be provided with requirements on time with Zero delays.
• Working with the Sous Chef to ensure the consistent and smooth running of food production base on the agreed production plan and hand over process for the assigned area.
• Provide constant supervision to ensure that designated food production areas are operating to the required standards throughout. Organize the smooth operation on Amiri and other private flights from the section.
• Keep a proper update on any unresolved issues and to be reported to the Sous Chef or higher level.
• Check all prepared dishes are served at the correct portion size as per airline specification and maintain quality and temperature.
• Check that all Health and Safety regulations and guidelines are implemented, adhered to and reviewed regularly, in respect of section staffs, machinery, equipment and hygiene.

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Qualification

About You

You should have at least a High School Qualification with minimum 6 years of job-related experience.

In addition, you will have the following job specific skills:

• Good working knowledge about Food and Beverages.
• Basic Food hygiene & HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) skills.
• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking English.
• Must be keenly aware of new trends and directions in the fine dining service industry.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to effectively supervise and train a large diverse work staff and experience in managing in a high-pressure environment.
• Planning and supervisory skills.

Disclaimer

This advertisement reflects a current recruitment requirement of Qatar Airways Group. Qatar Airways Group reserves the right, at any time, to amend, suspend, withdraw, or otherwise modify this recruitment process, including converting the vacancy into a talent pipeline for current or future hiring requirements. This advertisement does not constitute an offer of employment or a commitment to recruit.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with 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’re 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.