Sous Chef - Doha, Qatar

Qatar Airways; Qatar; On-site; QAR 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth within a global aviation group

Exposure to premium inflight dining standards

Structured environment with strong safety systems

Job summary

Qatar Airways seeks a Sous Chef in Doha to oversee inflight catering production. You will manage shift operations, supervise kitchen teams, and ensure compliance with HACCP standards and production plans.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree with relevant experience in food and beverage operations, and strong leadership skills in high-pressure environments. This role offers exposure to premium inflight dining standards within a dynamic and multicultural setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations required.
• Fluency in English in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Proficiency in MS Office essential.
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end meal production for the assigned outlet.
• Ensure timely handover of meals to operations.
• Monitor quantities and manage food wastage.
• Enforce HACCP standards and airline specifications during food preparation.
• Train teams on cooking systems and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Food and beverage operations

Fluency in English

MS Office proficiency

Food hygiene knowledge

Planning and supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 3 years of experience

High school or diploma with at least 4 years of experience

Job description

Position Overview

Sous Chef role in Doha, Qatar with Qatar Airways supports inflight catering production by managing shift operations, supervising kitchen teams, and ensuring meals are prepared, presented, and delivered in line with production plans, HACCP standards, and airline specifications.

Country: Qatar City: Doha Industry: Food & Beverages Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management Salary: 10000-15000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end meal production for the assigned outlet across all shifts
• Plan manpower and workflow to meet production schedules and operational demand
• Ensure timely handover of meals to operations in line with production plans
• Enforce HACCP standards and airline specifications across preparation and handling
• Monitor quantities, manage balances, and minimize food wastage
• Support menu development, presentations, and future production planning
• Ensure standard recipes are followed and train staff on correct execution
• Forecast man-minutes and productivity for upcoming cycles with line management
• Inspect raw material quality and coordinate corrective actions with purchasing
• Maintain high standards for Amiri and VVIP flight preparations including seasoning, portions, and presentation
• Ensure proper equipment handover between shifts
• Train teams on systems including JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, bin conveyor, GN tray management, and centralized cooking controls
• Conduct weekly yield tests to control food cost
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across workstations, storage, fridges, and waste areas
• Coordinate Amiri orders, substitutions, and documentation with operations teams
• Verify all Amiri and VVIP outputs meet required quality, quantity, and taste standards

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or high school or diploma with at least 4 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations
• Fluency in English reading, writing, and speaking
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Solid food hygiene and HACCP knowledge
• Awareness of fine dining trends
• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef for at least 1 year preferred
• Proven ability to supervise and train diverse teams in high-pressure environments
• Strong planning and supervisory skills

Why Join Us

• Key culinary leadership role within a large-scale aviation catering operation
• Exposure to premium, Amiri, and VVIP inflight dining standards
• Structured environment with strong safety and quality systems
• Career growth within a global aviation group
• Multicultural, fast‑paced workplace based in Doha

About the Company

Qatar Airways Group is a leading global aviation organization headquartered in Doha, Qatar, operating across airlines and catering services worldwide. Known for operational excellence and continuous growth, the group delivers world‑class inflight dining while offering professionals long‑term career development within an international, high‑performance environment.