Executive Chef

About Four Seasons

• Four Seasons is powered by our people.
• We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return.
• Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.
• We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
• At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves.
• Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.
• It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
• About the location:
• Indulge in a glamorous beachfront home at Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar – offering a new Four Seasons experience in Doha.
• Whether for a short vacation or a long-term stay, enjoy residential comfort in our expansive apartments and residences, each with a full kitchen and breathtaking views of the city or sea.
• Connect to the lively social scene at our seven restaurants and bars, soon to showcase Joël Robuchon, and enrich your lifestyle at our Loulou Spa, the beach and pools.
• Intuitive Four Seasons service sets the new standard for luxury beachfront living in Doha.
• In the words of Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts: “The reason for our success is no secret.
• It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion and culture.
• It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same.” This philosophy is the cornerstone of the Four Seasons culture, truly making Four Seasons the best company to work for.
• Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been recognized by FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work for, every year since the survey began in 1998.
• Join our Team
• Work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and excellent service.
• Four Seasons provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests.
• Four Seasons have been ranked in FORTUNE Magazine's 100 best companies to work for.
• Four Seasons Resort and Residences at the Pearl Qatar
• The upcoming project will include 161 fully furnished apartments, perfect for both short and long-term stays, as well as 84 Private Residences, set along a private beach surrounded by lush gardens.
• Guests and residents alike will enjoy a full range of state-of-the-art amenities.

Our Team

Who We Look For

Executive Chef

Essential Functions

• Plans menus for all food outlets in the Resort.
• Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals.
• Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
• Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
• Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.
• Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu-selling prices.
• Prepares necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; projects annual food, labor and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met.
• Attends food and beverage staff and management meetings.
• Consults with the Food & Beverage Director about food production aspects of special events being planned.
• Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
• Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
• Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently at the highest level.
• Interacts with food and beverage management to assure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of members and guests.
• In conjunction with F&B management team, assist in maintaining a high level of service principles in accordance with established standards.
• Evaluates products to assure that quality, price and related goods are consistently met.
• Develops policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually updates written policies and procedures to reflect state-of-the-art techniques, equipment and terminology.
• Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff.
• Ensures that representatives from the kitchen attend service lineups and meetings.
• Periodically visits dining area when it is open to welcome members.
• Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel and discipline all employees in the department.
• Provide, develop, train, and maintain a professional work force.
• Ensure all services to members are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner.
• Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Lead and direct the culinary team
• Ensure Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality
• Manage food costing, controls, and compliance
• Develop fine dining menus and culinary offerings
• Have high expectations for customer service and quality of food
• Have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees
• Have a passion for food and innovation
• Ability to create marketing strategies and promotional menu items with Chef to increase business volumes
• Service Passion for Luxury Hospitality and have an eye to details
• Preferably with Experience in Luxury Hotel/Resort or similar
• At least 6 years of experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Ability to read and speak and write English.
• Service Passion for Luxury Hospitality and have an eye to details.

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