Head Chef - Asian Cuisine

Overview

Job Purpose

Head Chef – Asian Cuisine

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall culinary operations of the Asian kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Design, develop, and innovate menus that reflect authentic Asian flavors with a modern, upscale approach
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organization in compliance with local and international regulations
• Manage kitchen costs, food costing, inventory control, and waste reduction effectively
• Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire the culinary team to achieve operational excellence
• Collaborate closely with the F&B leadership team to align culinary offerings with the hotel’s brand standards and guest expectations
• Ensure smooth daily operations during service, events, and special functions

Qualifications & Competencies

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef specializing in Asian cuisine (e.g., Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Korean, Southeast Asian, or Pan-Asian)
• Background in luxury hotels or high-end standalone restaurants is highly preferred
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills
• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about Asian culinary traditions and innovation
• Solid knowledge of food costing, menu engineering, and kitchen administration
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard luxury environment
• What’s In It for you?
• One of the most iconic place to be and work
• Amazing learning and development program
• Discounted rates at The Ned Doha
• Fantastic career growth opportunities
• At The Ned Doha, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better.
• The Ned Doha is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.
• Apply today and join us!
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