Sous Chef - Mykonos Restaurant

About the role

The InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa, located in West Bay Lagoon, is hiring a Sous Chef for its Mykonos Restaurant, a contemporary Greek-taverna with an expansive terrace overlooking the pool and Arabian Sea. The Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine in overseeing daily kitchen operations, supervising and developing the culinary team, managing food costs and inventory, and contributing to menu development.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise daily kitchen operations, and oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation
• Support menu development, seasonal promotions, special events and culinary initiatives
• Supervise, train and coach culinary colleagues and coordinate with other hotel departments
• Monitor food costs, inventory, portion control and kitchen expenses, and minimize food wastage
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, hygiene and health and safety regulations, and carry out regular kitchen inspections
• Coordinate with Stewarding and Engineering on equipment maintenance, and with Purchasing and Receiving on ingredient quality and storage
• Help prepare departmental budgets, forecasts and operational plans, and manage duty rosters and staffing
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and performance evaluations, and monitor guest feedback
• Organize food production for banquets and special events, cover the kitchen in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, and report operational concerns promptly

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or a related field preferred
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef, preferably in a five-star or luxury hotel
• Good communication skills in English; additional languages are an advantage
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays

Required skills

• Food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Food cost control, inventory management, budgeting and waste reduction
• Menu planning, recipe development and kitchen operations
• Leadership, problem-solving and time management