About this role
We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles & Fairmont Doha as our new Executive Sous Chef.
The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading all culinary operations across the hotel's restaurants, in-room dining, and specialty outlets. The role is responsible for ensuring exceptional food quality, creativity, consistency, and operational excellence while maintaining the luxury service standards of Raffles & Fairmont. It also involves supervising kitchen teams, controlling costs, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, and delivering outstanding guest dining experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Executive Chef in managing all kitchen operations and daily culinary activitiesDevelop innovative menus, seasonal offerings, and signature dishes aligned with the hotel's luxury brandEnsure consistency in food quality, presentation, and taste across all dining venuesLead, train, mentor, and motivate the culinary team to achieve high performanceMaintain HACCP food safety standards, sanitation, and regulatory complianceMonitor food costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction to maximise profitabilityCollaborate with the marketing team on food promotions, special dining events, and guest experiencesEngage with guests, handle special requests, and continuously improve the dining experienceDrive operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and culinary excellence What will you bring to this role?
5–7 years of senior culinary leadership experience in a luxury hotel, fine dining, or Michelin-starred restaurantStrong expertise in international cuisine and modern culinary techniquesProven leadership, communication, organisational, and team management skillsComprehensive knowledge of HACCP, food safety, inventory control, and cost managementPassion for innovation, guest satisfaction, and delivering world-class culinary experiencesEmbrace the Raffles & Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactionsFoster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respectedCreate an environment where colleagues are empowered, supported and recognized