EXECUTIVE CHEF – SLOW COOKING & FARM CUISINE

ABOUT THE ROLE

Heenat Salma Farm is seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead an integrated culinary ecosystem rooted in slow cooking, organic agriculture, and regenerative food culture. This is far more than a kitchen role — the successful candidate will shape a living food philosophy spanning operations, product development, guest experiences, education, and public advocacy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all daily kitchen operations: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, bakery & private dining
• Develop and commercialize artisan products: preserves, fermented foods, breads, dairy, spice blends
• Design and curate farm-to-table dining experiences, seasonal feasts & chef's table concepts
• Develop catering services for corporate, cultural & private events
• Drive recipe development rooted in slow cooking, traditional methods & seasonal ingredients
• Build and mentor a multicultural culinary team — skills development, SOPs & kitchen discipline
• Deliver culinary workshops, apprenticeship programmes & public cooking classes
• Contribute to culinary publications, recipe books, research content & farm food documentation
• Host and collaborate with guest chefs, artisan bakers, food researchers & culinary educators
• Act as public advocate for slow food, ethical sourcing, organic agriculture & regenerative gastronomy

REQUIREMENTS

• 8–15 years culinary experience
• Destination dining & chef's table concepts
• 3–5 years in a senior leadership role
• Training, mentoring & team development
• Slow cooking & traditional food methods
• Multicultural team leadership
• Farm-to-table or regenerative food systems
• Food writing, publishing or media (preferred)
• Artisan product development for retail/market
• Boutique hospitality or agro-tourism (preferred)

OUR CULINARY VALUES

• Fresh · Local · Seasonal · Organic
• Ethical Sourcing · Regenerative
• Slow Cooking · Handmade · Natural
• Human-Centered · Craft-Based

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Philosophical alignment with Slow Food principles and ethical gastronomy
• Intellectual curiosity, humility and a deep craftsmanship mentality
• Calm, emotionally intelligent leader in multicultural environments
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and passion for human-centred hospitality

Email: careers@caravane.earth WhatsApp Only: 66773942

Only candidates with a genuine passion for slow food, organic farming and artisan culinary culture will be considered.

Pay: QAR8,000.00 - QAR10,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person