Sous Chef - Latin American Cuisine

About the role

The Sous Chef will support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering an authentic Latin American dining experience at La Mar, a luxury restaurant within InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa. This role combines strong culinary expertise with leadership, ensuring high standards of quality, safety and guest satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in daily kitchen operations at La Mar.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented consistently according to recipes and the restaurant’s Latin American concept.
• Supervise food preparation, mise en place, cooking, plating and service during shifts.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, temperature and consistency throughout service.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal changes and special events.
• Lead, motivate and coach the culinary team, allocating responsibilities and providing feedback.
• Manage food costs, stock rotation, waste reduction and inventory in collaboration with purchasing and cost control teams.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP and sanitation standards.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a high‑end Latin American or luxury hospitality setting.
• Strong technical knowledge of Latin American cuisines such as Peruvian, Mexican, Chilean or Brazilian.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a multicultural culinary team.
• Solid understanding of food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Good grasp of food cost control, portion sizing and waste reduction.
• Creative mindset with passion for culinary innovation while preserving authenticity.
• Ability to stay calm and professional in a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen.
• Formal culinary qualification or recognized professional training is preferred.

Required skills

• Food Safety
• HACCP
• Menu Development
• Waste Reduction
• Latin American cuisine
• Cooking techniques
• Stock Management

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package