Senior Executive Sous Chef

Role overview

Operational responsibilities

• Plan and monitor food production, assign tasks, manage chefs on duty, oversee scheduling, and arrange training for kitchen staff.
• Maintain food quality and production standards; propose and source buyers and chefs who meet Qatar Airways standards.
• Plan waste reduction and portioning, control production and inventory, and ensure first-in, first-out stock rotation.
• Monitor HACCP compliance and manage safe storage and stocking of perishable products.
• Inspect kitchen equipment and work areas, ensure periodic maintenance, report other issues, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Train crew in proper storage of kitchen equipment.
• Ensure standard operating procedures and quality standards are followed in kitchens and food service areas, including buffets.
• Oversee meal cycle plans, communicate with stakeholder departments, and monitor product yields and production standards.
• Assist with menu presentation and development; review menus, recipes, and checklists, and ensure new menus meet approved specifications.
• Assess staff and gather reports on culinary, safety, hygiene, and product knowledge for food safety officers and management.
• Prepare budget data, assign food festival and VIP banquet projects, assess labor and operating costs, monitor financial results, and work toward financial goals.
• Assist with policies and procedures, keeping written guidance current; perform other related duties as directed by the department head.

Qualifications and experience

• High school, vocational qualification, diploma, or equivalent with at least seven years of job-related experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least six years.
• Experience in a luxury hotel, airport lounge, or similar establishment is essential.
• Human resource management skills, including recruiting and training employees, are essential.
• Financial management, computer, time management, communication, and leadership skills are required.
• English language command is required.
• Managerial ability to delegate, set direction, manage workflow, mentor and coach, develop subordinate skills, and foster teamwork is required.

Preferred qualifications

• Relevant experience at Sous Chef level is preferred.
• Previous kitchen management in a five-star environment is an added benefit.
• GCC experience is preferred.
• Situational awareness and command presence are preferred.

About Qatar Airways Group

Posting details

• Reference number 237113; closing date 2026-10-05.