Kitchen Operations Lead - Junior Sous Chef, Doha

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Doha is seeking a seasoned Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations. You will lead staff, ensure high quality food, maintain sanitation standards, and manage budgetary goals while supporting guest satisfaction.

You will supervise cooks, contribute to menu presentation, and train team members in safety and quality. This role is based in Doha West Bay and requires leadership across all culinary stations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in culinary, food and beverage, or related area with a high school diploma or GED.
• Alternatively, a 2-year degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel and Restaurant Management with 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with policies, standards and procedures.
• Estimate daily production needs and communicate to kitchen staff.
• Assist Executive Chef with kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, for daily service or special events.
• Develop, design or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems or products.
• Assist in determining presentation of food and create decorative displays.
• Maintain purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Lead and supervise cooks and kitchen staff; communicate expectations.
• Provide superior customer service and manage guest feedback; uphold budget and safety.
• Train staff in safety procedures and industry best practices.
• Foster collaboration and maintain open relationships within the team.
• Ensure property policies are administered fairly.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Budget management

Staff development

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Job description

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Doha is seeking a seasoned Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations. You will lead staff, ensure high quality food, maintain sanitation standards, and manage budgetary goals while supporting guest satisfaction.

You will supervise cooks, contribute to menu presentation, and train team members in safety and quality. This role is based in Doha West Bay and requires leadership across all culinary stations.