Chef de Cuisine

About the role

The Chef de Cuisine is accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the restaurant kitchen. The role combines hands-on cooking with leading the kitchen staff and managing all food-related functions, including menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation. It is a full-time management position located in Doha, Qatar.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, design or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems or products for the restaurant, including artistic contributions.
• Supervise kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain food preparation, handling and storage standards, and check the quality of raw and cooked products.
• Plan and manage food quantities and plating, estimate daily production needs, and assist in developing daily and seasonal menu items.
• Prepare and cook food regularly and for special guests or events, and create decorative food displays.
• Lead and supervise cooks and kitchen workers, train staff on menu items, ingredients and preparation methods, and manage progressive discipline and performance appraisals.
• Set and support kitchen goals, including performance, budget and team goals, and investigate and follow up on employee accidents.
• Handle guest complaints, gather guest feedback and coach staff to deliver exceptional customer service.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, or a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management or a related major.
• 4 years of experience in culinary, food and beverage or a related field, or 2 years of experience with a degree.