Sous Chef – Arabic Cuisine

About the role

The Sous Chef for Arabic Cuisine will lead the kitchen team in preparing and presenting authentic Arabic dishes at a luxury hotel in Doha. This position combines culinary creativity with strong supervisory responsibilities to ensure high-quality service and guest satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen workers.
• Determine food presentation, create decorative displays, and ensure proper portioning and garnish.
• Monitor food preparation quantities and inform service staff of menu specials and out‑of‑stock items.
• Prepare special meals or substitute items as needed.
• Assist cooks with various tasks and provide necessary items.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies, monitor stock levels, and keep kitchen logs for food safety.
• Ensure food quality meets specifications and report any issues to management.
• Support management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and coaching employees.
• Follow company safety, security, and uniform policies, and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Required profile

• Technical, trade, or vocational school degree.
• 4 to 6 years of related culinary experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 25 lb, and perform other physical tasks required in a kitchen.
• Strong communication skills and professional appearance.
• Commitment to food safety, quality standards, and company policies.