Located in the former Ministry of Interior building The Ned Doha offers seven restaurants 90 bedrooms event venues and Neds Club a private members club that gives access to spaces including a rooftop terrace a health club with spa gym and 30m outdoor pool.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a talented and creative Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee all aspects of our kitchen operations. The Executive Chef will be responsible for menu development food preparation kitchen management and ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and mentor our team of chefs and kitchen staff.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute innovative and seasonallyinspired menus that reflect the companys culinary vision and brand.
• Lead and manage the kitchen team including sous chefs line cooks and prep cooks providing direction training and mentorship to ensure high performance and teamwork.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking activities ensuring consistency quality and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Source highquality ingredients manage inventory and control food costs to achieve budgetary goals and maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop pricing strategies analyze sales data and identify opportunities for menu optimization and revenue growth.
• Maintain a clean organized and efficient kitchen environment ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and standards.
• Stay informed about industry trends culinary techniques and ingredient sourcing and incorporate new ideas and concepts into menu development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes creativity teamwork and professional growth among kitchen staff.
• Represent the company at culinary events food festivals and other promotional activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized culinary institution.
• Proven similar experience as a chef role in a highvolume restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Proven track record of culinary excellence with a strong foundation in classic cooking techniques and a creative approach to menu development.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire motivate and develop a team of culinary professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with frontofhouse staff management and vendors.
• Passion for food and hospitality with a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced highpressure environment and maintain composure under stress.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations and best practices.
• Availability to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment.
• Problemsolving skills and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations adhering to stringent sanitation standards and food safety regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth workflow during service.
• Adhere to portion control guidelines and presentation specifications set by senior kitchen staff.
• Assist in inventory management stock rotation and ordering supplies as required.
• Uphold high standards of food quality freshness and taste.

Whats In It for you

• One of the most iconic places to be and work.
• Amazing learning and development program
• Discounted rates at The Ned Doha
• Fantastic career growth opportunities

At The Ned we dont just celebrate our diversity we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work and ensuring that we have a leading diversity equity and inclusion programme is central to making that vision a reality.

Apply today and join us as a Executive Chef

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