Latin American Kitchen Lead — Luxury Restaurant Sous Chef

InterContinental 62s Group plc; Doha; On-site; QAR 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead La Mar's Latin American kitchen. You will support the Chef de Cuisine, ensure high standards of food quality and presentation, and develop a diverse culinary team in a luxury dining setting.

We value strong knowledge of regional ingredients, a creative yet disciplined approach, and a track record of managing costs while delivering authentic dining experiences for discerning guests.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-end Latin American or luxury restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of Latin American cuisine, ingredients and techniques.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a multicultural culinary team.
• Prior experience in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen environment.
• Solid understanding of HACCP, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Good knowledge of food cost, portion control, stock management and waste reduction.
• Culinary qualification or recognized professional training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in day-to-day kitchen operations at La Mar.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to approved recipes and standards.
• Supervise mise en place, cooking, plating and service during shifts.
• Maintain authenticity and integrity of Latin American culinary identity.
• Lead, motivate and supervise the culinary team to deliver luxury dining experiences.
• Coach junior staff through on-the-job training and feedback.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal changes and events.
• Work with other teams to maintain food cost control and inventory accuracy.
• Enforce strict food safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary expertise

Food safety HACCP

Calm under pressure

Communication

Creativity

Education

Culinary qualification or professional training

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Food cost management

Inventory management

Job description

InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead La Mar's Latin American kitchen. You will support the Chef de Cuisine, ensure high standards of food quality and presentation, and develop a diverse culinary team in a luxury dining setting.

We value strong knowledge of regional ingredients, a creative yet disciplined approach, and a track record of managing costs while delivering authentic dining experiences for discerning guests.