Chef de Cuisine - Restaurant Kitchen Manager

About the role

Marriott International is looking for a Chef de Cuisine in Doha, Qatar, responsible 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, while keeping the operating budget and guest and employee satisfaction high.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures, and with applicable laws and regulations.
• Plan and manage food quantities, plating and daily and seasonal menu items, and estimate daily production needs.
• Prepare and cook food of all types, check the quality of raw and cooked products, and maintain correct handling, storage and temperatures.
• Lead and supervise cooks and kitchen staff, train them on menu items and ingredients, and ensure they are cross-trained.
• Manage day-to-day operations, set kitchen goals and budgets, and investigate and follow up on employee accidents.
• Handle guest complaints, gather guest feedback and coach staff to deliver exceptional service.
• Participate in training, performance appraisals and hiring, and act as a role model for the team.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, or a 2-year degree 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 with a degree.