Sous Chef

Organization

Andaz Doha – a five-star creative luxury hotel in the heart of Doha, offering local experiences, art & design and picture‑perfect dining.

Hyatt is a global hospitality brand with a purpose to care for people so they can be their best, consistently delivering distinct experiences through listening and meaningful gestures.

Andaz means "personal style" in Hindi. Andaz Doha means five‑star creative luxury in the heart of Doha, expressed through local experiences, art & design and picture‑perfect drinking and dining in a playful environment. The hotel aims to create a vibrant luxury lifestyle experience woven into the fabric of local culture, fueling guests' creativity and inspiring them to express their own unique style and passions.

• Assist in managing the kitchen, leading team, and preparing technical dishes with fermentation knowledge.
• Ensure a seamless guest experience while working with the front‑of‑house team, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and collaborating on menu development with creative and innovative ideas.
• Ensure efficient and high‑quality food production that meets the needs of the restaurant.
• Maintain par stock levels, monitor ingredient usage, and minimize food wastage.
• Foster collaboration within the culinary department, leveraging collective knowledge to enhance operations; mentor and coach colleagues to maximize engagement and ensure smooth functioning.
• Enforce strict adherence to hygiene and sanitation guidelines, overseeing proper handling, maintenance, and use of equipment and utensils.
• Utilize multi‑skilling, multi‑tasking, and flexible scheduling techniques to maximize colleague productivity, meeting financial objectives while exceeding guest expectations.

• Minimum 2 years as Sous Chef or 4 years as Chef de Partie in a hotel or large restaurant with good standards.
• Experience in Asian cuisine or work in Asian countries with a strong background in fine dining and international cuisine.
• Balance of creativity, precision, and leadership with emphasis on guest interaction.
• Excellent knowledge of modern dishes and cooking techniques.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a young team.
• Preferably with experience in luxury international brands.
• Qualification in Kitchen Production or Management an advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards.
• Basic computer skills in MS Office; recipe maintenance system preferred.