Head Chef – Luxury Restaurant

About the role

COYA is seeking an experienced, passionate and creative Head Chef to lead the culinary team at its Doha venue. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences while upholding the highest standards of food quality, innovation and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a high‑volume, premium kitchen operation, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and safety.
• Manage food costs, budgets, inventory, wastage and overall kitchen profitability.
• Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, training, performance management and labour cost control for the brigade.
• Collaborate closely with front‑of‑house and management teams to guarantee seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain strict compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene standards and dietary requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years in a senior culinary leadership role within a luxury restaurant or internationally recognised hospitality brand.
• Proven ability to manage high‑volume kitchen operations while delivering outstanding food quality and creativity.
• Strong commercial awareness and hands‑on experience with budgeting, cost control and inventory management.
• Leadership skills to inspire, develop and motivate a high‑performing kitchen brigade.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• HACCP and food safety procedures.
• Inventory management and budgeting.
• Cost control and waste reduction.
• Peruvian cuisine.
• Latin American cuisine.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities.
• Excellent dining discounts across the COYA group.
• Dynamic, multicultural and supportive working environment.
• Clear career progression pathways within an internationally recognised luxury brand.