Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles Doha as our new Sous Chef Italian Restaurant. As a Sous Chef Italian Restaurant at Raffles Doha, you will be responsible for supporting the culinary leadership team in delivering authentic, refined, and high-quality Italian cuisine while ensuring consistency, creativity, and operational excellence in line with the luxury standards of the Raffles brand.

You will play a key role in overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining culinary excellence, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring exceptional guest dining experiences through strong leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for Italian gastronomy and luxury hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chef De Cuisine in managing the day-to-day operations of the Italian restaurant kitchen.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented in accordance with established recipes, presentation standards, and portion controls.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and authenticity across all menu offerings and culinary experiences.
• Supervise food preparation, cooking techniques, plating, and service standards within the assigned kitchen operations.
• Assist in the development of menus, seasonal specialties, and innovative culinary concepts inspired by authentic Italian cuisine.
• Ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations during all service periods while maintaining luxury hospitality standards.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and storage procedures to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of all kitchen areas, equipment, and storage facilities.
• Assist in stock control, inventory management, purchasing, and minimizing food wastage while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Lead, train, and motivate culinary colleagues to support professional development and high team performance.
• Support recruitment, scheduling, performance management, and coaching of kitchen colleagues when required.
• Collaborate closely with culinary and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service and memorable guest experiences.
• Support VIP events, private dining experiences, and bespoke culinary requests with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Maintain strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, ingredients, cooking techniques, market trends, and luxury dining expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and hotel operating procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism, creativity, leadership, and attention to detail in all aspects of kitchen operations and food presentation.

Desired Candidate Profile

Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts or a related field preferred.

Minimum 4 6 years of culinary experience, including supervisory experience, within an Italian restaurant or luxury hospitality environment.

Michelin-starred restaurant experience is an advantage.

Strong knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine, cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and luxury dining standards.

Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.

Ability to lead and perform effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.

Professional attitude with a passion for culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.

Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.