Visionary Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Strategy & Teams

Rise Enterprise; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Enterprise seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations. You will set the culinary direction, oversee Head Chefs, and ensure consistent quality across outlets to reflect our brand. This role demands extensive kitchen leadership and strategic business acumen.

You will manage total kitchen budgets, drive menu innovation, ensure food safety compliance, and build supplier partnerships to optimize quality and costs while guiding brand growth and national openings.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree required; advanced business or hospitality management qualification is a strong plus.
• At least 15 years of kitchen experience, including several years as Head Chef or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set the overall culinary vision, standards, and strategy across all kitchens and outlets.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee Head Chefs and senior kitchen leaders company-wide.
• Own the total kitchen budget, including food cost, labor, and capital equipment planning.
• Drive menu innovation and concept development in line with brand and business goals.
• Ensure company-wide compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards.
• Build strategic supplier and partner relationships to support quality and cost efficiency.
• Work with senior management on business planning, new openings, and brand growth.
• Oversee multiple kitchens or brands with outstanding leadership and financial oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Cost control

Menu development

Food safety

Supplier relations

Education

Culinary degree

Advanced business or hospitality management qualification

Job description

Rise Enterprise seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations. You will set the culinary direction, oversee Head Chefs, and ensure consistent quality across outlets to reflect our brand. This role demands extensive kitchen leadership and strategic business acumen.

You will manage total kitchen budgets, drive menu innovation, ensure food safety compliance, and build supplier partnerships to optimize quality and costs while guiding brand growth and national openings.