Sous Chef (Steakhouse)

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 145,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company in Doha, Qatar is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to inspire and lead a motivated team. Responsibilities include overseeing staff training, developing seasonal menus, and ensuring kitchen compliance with hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will possess 4-6 years of culinary experience, preferably within a luxury hotel environment, and excellent communication skills in English. This role includes a supportive culture with opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid annual home leave tickets

Complimentary meals in employee restaurants

Excellent training opportunities

Medical coverage

Living accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a luxury hotel environment is preferred.
• Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Ability to develop strong team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff training and develop menu changes.
• Communicate with the Chef and kitchen staff.
• Assist in payroll and control labor costs.

Skills

Staff training

Menu development

Communication

Mentoring

Passion for innovation

Education

Luxury hotel culinary background

4-6 years of experience

Tools

Birch street software

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

In the words of Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts: "The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion and culture. It's the Golden Rule - the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same." This philosophy is the cornerstone of the Four Seasons culture, truly making Four Seasons the best company to work for.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been recognized by FORTUNE Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work for, every year since the survey began in 1998.

Join our Team

• Work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and excellent service.
• Four Seasons provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests.
• Four Seasons has been ranked in FORTUNE Magazine's 100 best companies to work for.

Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl - Qatar

The upcoming project will include 161 fully‑furnished apartments, perfect for both short and long‑term stays, as well as 84 Private Residences, set along a private beach surrounded by lush gardens. Guests and residents alike will enjoy a full range of state‑of‑the‑art amenities, including a signature restaurant by Michelin‑starred chef, Joël Robuchon.

Our Team:

Our team is our greatest asset and the key to our success. We demonstrate our beliefs in the way we treat each other and by the example we set for one another. In all our interactions with our guests, customers, business associates and colleagues, we seek to deal with others, as we would have them deal with us. Our team is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service and passion.

Who We Look For:

We look for employees who share the Golden Rule; people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for individuals who share a passion for excellence and who infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do.

Job Description:

The Four Seasons is in search of a Passionate Sous Chef with an interest to inspire and lead an ambitious Team.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee staff training and development for menu changes.
• Communicate clearly and often with the Chef and Kitchen staff, fellow members of the Chef team and colleagues throughout the Food and Beverage division.
• Develop & foster strong relationships with kitchen team.
• Develop seasonal menus that highlight fresh, local product, and oversee their recipe design and output.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Birch street including but not limited to costing, recipe input, ordering and purchasing processes.
• Assist in the payroll process for the Kitchen team.
• Assist with the control of labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions and inventory control.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Maintain control systems that will assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.
• Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
• Communicate effectively with team members at various levels within the organization in both verbal and written form.
• Mentor and develop skills within the Team to enable them to grow within their role and within the company.
• Coaching and mentoring other leaders within the department.
• A consistent approach to accountability to ensure the constant delivery of excellent product.
• Assist with Recruitment, selecting, training and coaching Team Members.
• Passion for being innovative and able to quickly adapt to changing environments/demands.
• Adhere to Four Seasons Hotel's standards as well as policies and procedures.
• Complies with Four Seasons' Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in Employee Handbook.
• Works harmoniously and professionally with all co‑workers.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Preferably has luxury hotel & culinary background.
• 4-6 years of experience in related field.
• Excellent command in English, Arabic is an advantage.

Our Offering:

• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.
• Unique strong culture – diversity of 50 different nationalities.
• Living accommodation in a high quality, well‑resourced apartment.
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Programs.
• Complimentary nights at FS Hotels Worldwide.
• Paid annual home leave tickets.
• Complimentary meals in employee restaurants.
• Free transportation to work.
• Medical coverage.

Work Authorization:

Hotel will apply for the work authorization for a successful candidate.

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