Head Chef

17 hours ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar Outreach Recruitment Agency Full time

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head Chef to lead the culinary operations of a standalone, homegrown restaurant concept. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, creativity, and a passion for delivering exceptional cuisine. As Head Chef, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen management while ensuring the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the preparation and production of all menu items, ensuring accuracy, presentation, and exceptional quality.
  • Maintain impeccable kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and personal grooming at all times in accordance with company and statutory standards.
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations, including proper handling, preparation, dating, and rotation of all ingredients.
  • Monitor the quality and freshness of all food products.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked storage areas, utensils, and equipment.
  • Implement effective stock management and waste-control systems as directed by the Executive Chef.
  • Foster smooth communication and collaboration across departments to support operational efficiency.
  • Monitor, record, and report any waste and operational issues.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships within the team and across the operation.
  • Participate in training, meetings, and daily briefings; actively contribute ideas and feedback.
  • Provide clear leadership to kitchen staff, ensuring all team members understand standards and expectations.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of all menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Follow all kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards.
  • Perform additional duties as requested by senior management.
Requirements
  • Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading a standalone restaurant kitchen as a Head Chef.
  • Experience must be from homegrown or standalone restaurants (hotel experience only accepted if the restaurant operates independently within the hotel).
  • Strong leadership abilities with proven success in delivering efficiency, consistency, and quality.
  • Preference for South African candidates with strong open-fire/grill experience and solid knowledge of meat cuts.
Benefits
  • 24 days of annual vacation.
  • Medical insurance for self.
  • Annual air ticket allowance for self.
  • 6-month probation period as per local labor law.

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