Executive Chef
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About the Role
IHG in Doha is seeking an Executive Chef to direct kitchen activities, develop menus, and ensure quality and safety standards at Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn. The role requires proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef, strong leadership, and culinary expertise.
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Responsibilities
- Direct daily kitchen activities, plan and assign work ensuring appropriate staffing numbers
- Develop team and improve performance through coaching and feedback, set performance and development goals
- Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive and connect departments
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
- Encourage guest feedback to improve guest satisfaction
- Answer guest questions about dishes and kitchen services
- Help the Food and Beverage In Charge with event planning
- Keep an eye on competitor activity and industry innovation to develop new ideas
- Ensure food and ingredients are secure and stored safely, replenish stock to minimize waste
- Follow governmental regulations and company policies and procedures
- Complete forecasts, plans, and departmental production reports for management
- Help prepare the hotel’s annual budget and set departmental goals
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a reputable establishment
- Extensive knowledge of culinary arts, cooking techniques, and international cuisines
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent understanding of food costing, inventory management, and budgeting
- Proficiency in hygiene and food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP)
- Creative flair with a passion for developing new dishes and menus
- Relevant culinary degree or certification
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About us
- IHG® is a global family with a welcoming culture of warmth, honesty, and a passion for providing True Hospitality.
- Conveniently located in the heart of one of Doha's key business districts, close to major banks, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Doha – The Business Park is just a 15 minute drive from Hamad International Airport.
Your day to day
- Direct daily kitchen activities, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers
- Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues recognise good performance
- Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive – connect departments to create sense of one team
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Communicate with all hotel department heads to stay informed of kitchen needs and ensure timely responses to requests
- Encourage guest feedback to improve guest satisfaction
- Answer guest questions about dishes and kitchen services
- Help the Food and Beverage In Charge with event planning
- Keep an eye on competitor activity / industry innovation to develop your own ideas in the kitchen
- Make sure food and the ingredients are secure and stored safely – always keep stock replenished to minimise waste
- Always follow governmental regulations and company policies and procedures
- Complete forecasts, plans, and departmental production reports for management
- Help prepare the hotel’s annual budget and the setting of departmental goals
What we need from you
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a reputable establishment.
- Extensive knowledge of culinary arts, cooking techniques, and international cuisines.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent understanding of food costing, inventory management, and budgeting.
- Proficiency in hygiene and food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP).
- Creative flair with a passion for developing new dishes and menus.
- Relevant culinary degree or certification.
What you can expect from us
- A competitive salary that rewards all your hard work.
- A wide range of benefits including a full uniform, impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the business.
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