HEAD CHEF - JAPANESE CUISINE

Luxury Lifestyle Hotel • Doha, Qatar • USD $49,000 per year, Tax-Free • Housing and transportation allowances

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are searching for a talented and visionary Head Chef with a deep specialization in Japanese cuisine for a prominent luxury lifestyle hotel in Doha, Qatar. This is a senior culinary leadership role for a chef who brings authentic mastery of Japanese cooking traditions, combined with the creativity and leadership presence to elevate the property's Japanese dining experience to world-class standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead all culinary operations of the Japanese kitchen, ensuring outstanding food quality, authenticity, consistency, and presentation
Design and innovate menus that honour traditional Japanese culinary techniques while bringing a refined, modern sensibility
Recruit, develop, and inspire the kitchen brigade 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 strong specialization in Japanese cuisine - this is a firm requirement
Expert command of Japanese culinary techniques, including sushi, sashimi, robata, ramen, teppanyaki, or kaiseki
Japanese language proficiency is highly preferred; it will be considered a significant advantage in the selection process
Background in luxury hotels or high-end Japanese restaurants is strongly preferred
Deep passion for Japanese 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

Tax-free package of approximately USD $49,000 per year, plus 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, Japanese Cuisine