Head Chef – Luxury Hotel Pre‑Opening

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead the culinary team of our new pre‑opening hotel in Doha. The role combines leadership, menu innovation, and operational excellence to create memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Key responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing the kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences
• Designing creative and commercially successful menus aligned with brand standards and guest expectations
• Overseeing all food preparation and presentation to ensure consistent quality
• Managing food costs, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen budgets
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
• Collaborating with Food & Beverage leaders to create memorable dining concepts and promotions
• Planning and executing banquet, catering, and special event culinary operations

Required profile

• Proven success as a Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a luxury or upscale hotel environment
• At least four years of culinary leadership experience managing multiple kitchen operations (All‑Day Dining, Banquet, In‑Room Dining)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent knowledge of international cuisine, food trends, and culinary techniques
• Solid understanding of food cost control, budgeting, and inventory management
• Extensive knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards

Required skills

• HACCP