HEAD CHEF - JAPANESE CUISINELuxury Lifestyle Hotel • Doha, Qatar • USD $49,000 per year, Tax-Free • Housing and transportation allowances
ABOUT THE ROLEWe are searching for a talented and visionary Head Chef with a deep specialization in Japanese cuisine for a prominent luxury lifestyle hotel in Doha, Qatar. This is a senior culinary leadership role for a chef who brings authentic mastery of Japanese cooking traditions, combined with the creativity and leadership presence to elevate the property's Japanese dining experience to world-class standards.
WHAT YOU'LL DOLead all culinary operations of the Japanese kitchen, ensuring outstanding food quality, authenticity, consistency, and presentation Design and innovate menus that honour traditional Japanese culinary techniques while bringing a refined, modern sensibility Recruit, develop, and inspire the kitchen brigade to achieve operational and service excellence Manage food costing, inventory control, and waste reduction to maintain kitchen profitability Ensure full compliance with hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organization standards Collaborate with F&B leadership to align culinary output with the property's brand and guest expectations Oversee smooth kitchen operations across daily service, events, and special functions
WHAT YOU BRINGProven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a strong specialization in Japanese cuisine - this is a firm requirement Expert command of Japanese culinary techniques, including sushi, sashimi, robata, ramen, teppanyaki, or kaiseki Japanese language proficiency is highly preferred; it will be considered a significant advantage in the selection process Background in luxury hotels or high-end Japanese restaurants is strongly preferred Deep passion for Japanese culinary traditions combined with a creative, forward-thinking approach Strong leadership and team development skills Solid knowledge of food costing, menu engineering, and kitchen administration Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen environment
WHAT'S OFFEREDTax-free package of approximately USD $49,000 per year, plus housing and transportation allowances Annual leave and public holiday entitlements Private medical insurance End of service benefits Complimentary meals, hotel, and dining rates for self, family, and friends Learning, development, and career progression opportunities