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Senior Sous Chef
Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay
Doha, QAT
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
3 days ago
Culinary TechniquesMenu PlanningFood SafetyInventory ManagementTeam LeadershipCost Control
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About the Role
Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, menu planning, and food quality. The role involves leading the kitchen brigade, managing inventory, and ensuring food safety standards.
Key Skills for This Role
Culinary TechniquesMenu PlanningFood SafetyInventory ManagementTeam LeadershipCost Control
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations
- Plan menus and supervise food preparation
- Ensure consistent quality and presentation across all outlets
- Lead and mentor kitchen brigade members
- Coordinate staff schedules
- Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost control
- Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards
- Collaborate with restaurant and banquet teams on special events
- Contribute to new dishes and culinary innovations
- Monitor performance and train team members
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in professional culinary techniques, food preparation, and high volume kitchen operations
- Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills
- Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations, and quality control practices in luxury hospitality
- Experience with menu planning, costing, inventory management, and supplier coordination
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain high standards during peak service periods
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Prior experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in upscale or luxury hotels or fine dining restaurants
- Relevant culinary diploma, degree, or equivalent professional training
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
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Company Description
- Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay embodies luxury and refinement, offering guests sincerely elegant service and unforgettable experiences.
- Located in the Doha Metropolitan Area, the property provides a sophisticated environment that blends world‑class hospitality with contemporary design.
- Team members are part of a culture that values excellence, attention to detail, and genuine care for guests.
Role Description
- The Senior Sous Chef is a full time, on site role based at Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay.
- Supports the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including planning menus, supervising food preparation, and ensuring consistent quality and presentation across all outlets.
- Leads and mentors kitchen brigade members, coordinates staff schedules, and helps manage inventory, ordering, and food cost control.
- Responsibilities include maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards, collaborating with restaurant and banquet teams on special events, and contributing to new dishes and culinary innovations.
- Also involves monitoring performance, training team members, and fostering a professional, inclusive, and safe working environment.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in professional culinary techniques, food preparation, and high volume kitchen operations.
- Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills, with the ability to coordinate a diverse culinary team.
- Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations, and quality control practices in luxury hospitality environments.
- Experience with menu planning, costing, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks, and maintain high standards during peak service periods.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work closely with front of house and banquet teams.
- Prior experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in upscale or luxury hotels or fine dining restaurants.
- Relevant culinary diploma, degree, or equivalent professional training; additional certifications in food safety are an advantage.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by hotel operations.
- Passion for hospitality, commitment to continuous improvement, and openness to diverse cultures and perspectives.
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