Sous Chef

**Join our extraordinary world**

**Distinguished design, superlative style, warm and genuine service make this Luxury & Lifestyle Collection truly unique and special.**

With the strategic rapid growth of our luxury brands in Qatar at IHG Hotels and Resorts, we are looking for a seasoned Sous Chef with luxury and lifestyle brand hotel experiences to join our team in Doha.

Just a stone’s throw from the many favourite sights of the Qatari capital, the hotel will welcome guests and locals to experience its 283 guest rooms, including suites and serviced apartments, and to enjoy a multitude of unique dining options.

Here’s a little taste of your day-to-day:
To be familiar with local market and recommend menu changes according to the seasonal product availability.

To achieve department budget goals and minimize food cost by ensuring that proper preparation, inventory, requisition, food pars and control systems are in place.

To adhere to the hotel food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests. Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the presentation guidelines.

To accurately forecast business demands on a weekly basis to ensure efficient staffing & food production.

To be responsible for always maintaining outlet safety.

To be responsible for asset management of all outlet property and facilities.

Conduct a preventative maintenance inspection monthly.

To lead and fully participate in departmental training to improve departmental skills and hotel service levels, providing team members the training and resources to take care of our guests.

Promote positive inter-departmental relations through candid communication and cooperation.

To lead by example through a “hands on” approach to motivate our Team members to excel.

**Technical Responsibilities**

Organize all activities within a Restaurant Kitchen area, ensuring a safe, smooth running and profitable operation within the framework of the Hotel.

To develop and maintain the Restaurant cuisine concepts and standards for food preparation and presentation.

To maintain food safety & protection. All food in working areas should follow food handling techniques, including dating, proper storage, rotation, etc. Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.

You will always try to anticipate and exceed the needs of customers and colleagues.

Use your own initiative and good judgement to solve problems in a calm and efficient way.

Always act with personal professionalism and integrity.

**What We need from you**:
Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification

At least two years or more years of experience as a Sous Chef in a Luxury & Lifestyle hotel

Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends

**What you can expect from us**:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life - including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well - both inside and outside of work - and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.