HEAD CHEF

Luxury Lifestyle Hotel • Doha, Qatar • USD $68,555 - $71,843 per year, Tax-Free • Housing and transportation allowances

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are searching for a talented and visionary Head Chef specializing in Asian Cuisine for a prominent luxury lifestyle hotel in Doha, Qatar. This is a senior culinary leadership role for a chef with a strong command of both authentic and contemporary Asian cooking, combined with the experience and presence to lead a team to exceptional standards in a high-profile luxury environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead all culinary operations of the Asian kitchen, ensuring outstanding food quality, consistency, and presentation
Design and innovate menus that honour authentic Asian flavours while bringing a modern, upscale sensibility
Recruit, develop, and inspire the kitchen team to achieve operational and service excellence
Manage food costing, inventory control, and waste reduction to maintain kitchen profitability
Ensure full compliance with hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organization standards
Collaborate with F&B leadership to align culinary output with the property's brand and guest expectations
Oversee smooth kitchen operations across daily service, events, and special functions

WHAT YOU BRING

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a specialization in Asian cuisine, whether Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Korean, Southeast Asian, or Pan-Asian
Background in luxury hotels or high-end standalone restaurants is strongly preferred
Deep passion for Asian culinary traditions combined with a creative, forward-thinking approach
Strong leadership and team development skills
Solid knowledge of food costing, menu engineering, and kitchen administration
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen environment

WHAT'S OFFERED

Total tax-free package of approximately USD $68,555 - $71,843 per year, including basic salary, housing, and transportation allowances
Annual leave and public holiday entitlements
Private medical insurance
End of service benefits
Complimentary meals, hotel, and dining rates for self, family, and friends
Learning, development, and career progression opportunities

Head Chef

Head Chef - Asian Cuisine