Fisherman

Job Title

Fisherman

Location

Doha (or wherever the fishing/retail/aquaculture operations are located in Qatar)

Job Summary

• Responsible for catching, handling, preparing, and selling fish and seafood products.
• Ensure freshness, quality, and compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Assist in fish processing (fillet, gut, scale, and clean), grading, packaging, and display.

Key Responsibilities

• Catching fish or working with suppliers/boats to procure fresh fish.
• Inspect incoming fish/seafood shipments for quality and freshness.
• Clean, scale, gut, fillet, debone, and portion fish.
• Weighing, packaging, labeling, and storing fish products properly (including cold storage).
• Displaying fish/seafood in the storefront or marketplace in an appealing manner.
• Communicating with customers, advising them on fish types, cooking methods, etc.
• Maintain tools and equipment (knives, filleting equipment) – sharpening, cleaning, safe use.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and sanitation in work area, handling fish waste, cleaning surfaces, instruments etc.
• Comply with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1‑2 years minimum experience in fish handling/fish monger or similar role. More experience preferred for senior roles.
• Physical fitness: ability to stand for long periods, work with cold/wet products, and lift loads.
• Knife skills: safe, precise cutting, filleting, etc.
• Knowledge of seafood types, freshness indicators.
• Food safety, hygiene practices (possibly certifications or trainings).
• Good communication skills. Speaking English; Arabic is a plus.
• Valid Qatar ID (QID), possibly other legal documentation.

Job Type: Full-time