Sous Chef

1st-jobs.com; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality service in Qatar is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to organize kitchen activities in a luxury 5 Star Hotel. The ideal candidate will manage food preparations, construct menus, and lead kitchen staff while ensuring high quality and compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have significant experience as a Head or Sous Chef in a luxury environment, showcasing their culinary and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Experience working in a luxury hotel.
• Exceptional ability in kitchen management.
• Outstanding leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control the food preparation process.
• Construct menus ensuring variety and quality.
• Approve and polish dishes before serving.
• Manage and train kitchen staff.
• Comply with safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Culinary trends awareness

Communication skills

Computer programs proficiency

Education

Degree in Culinary science or related certificate

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Sous Chef to organize the kitchen activities for a Luxurious *5 Star* Hotel in Qatar, Doha.

You will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they arrive at the customers ensuring high quality and contentment.

Responsibilities:

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and polish dishes before they reach the customer
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing, and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staffs workload and compensation
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers

Requirements:

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Sous chef
• Must have experience working in a luxury hotel.
• Exceptional proven ability in kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Credentials in health and safety training
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate