Head chef

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Head Chef to lead the culinary team of our luxury French casual dine-in restaurant in Doha. The ideal candidate will combine exceptional French culinary expertise with operational leadership, ensuring high-quality dishes, a smooth kitchen workflow, and an outstanding dining experience for guests.

Key Responsibilities:

Culinary Leadership

• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes
• Develop and innovate menus aligned with French cuisine and the restaurant’s brand
• Maintain high standards of taste, presentation, and portion control
• Ensure the use of fresh, premium ingredients

Team Management

• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff
• Assign kitchen duties, manage schedules, and monitor performance
• Foster a positive and collaborative kitchen environment

Operations & Compliance

• Monitor inventory, manage food costs, and minimize waste
• Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, and safety standards
• Coordinate with front-of-house management for smooth service flow
• Maintain kitchen equipment and oversee maintenance

Guest Experience & Quality

• Ensure consistent quality in all dishes served
• Collaborate with restaurant management to align culinary offerings with guest expectations
• Participate in tasting sessions, menu updates, and seasonal specials

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in French, European or Continental cuisines
• Experience in luxury dining or premium casual-dining concepts preferred
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of food cost control, inventory management, and kitchen operations
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred
• GCC experience is a plus
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Please mention your expected salary and expected date of Join

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• Head chef or Sous chef: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler (Health Certficate) (Required)