Sous Chef – Culinary R&D, Menu Development & Food Styling

WZN Healthy Food is hiring a creative Sous Chef to develop the next generation of healthy meals in Qatar.

Full-time, on-site in Qatar. We welcome applicants from anywhere in the world who are willing to relocate to Qatar if selected. Professional English communication is sufficient;
Arabic is not required.

• Create original meal concepts and recipes from scratch, selecting ingredients and testing cooking methods, flavours and textures.
• Improve existing dishes through recipe trials, tastings and feedback.
• Design premium, modern presentation using colour, visual composition, contrasting textures, sauces, garnishes and finishing touches.
• Style food for professional photography, menus, websites, social media and marketing, with presentation the kitchen team can reproduce consistently.
• Develop varied meals for weight-loss, healthy lifestyle, high-protein, low-calorie, balanced, fitness, sports nutrition and low-carb programmes.
• Create breakfasts, lunches, dinners, salads, bowls, sandwiches, wraps, sauces, dressings, snacks and healthy desserts.
• Work closely with WZN dietitians: translate their nutritional requirements into appealing, flavourful meals.
• Standardise ingredient quantities, preparation and cooking methods, portions, recipe yields and finishing instructions.
• Develop meals suitable for volume production, packaging, delivery and reheating where needed, while retaining taste, texture and appearance.
• Support food costing, ingredient selection and waste reduction, balancing creativity with production efficiency and cost.
• Train kitchen staff on new recipes and presentation standards, and maintain food safety and hygiene.
• Research international food trends and adapt relevant ideas for WZN customers.

• At least 5 years of professional kitchen experience, including relevant work as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef, R&D Chef, Development Chef, Innovation Chef, Product Development Chef, Healthy Food Chef, Meal Prep Chef or similar.
• Demonstrable experience creating new recipes and commercial menu items, with strong culinary creativity and recipe testing skills.
• Healthy-food or healthy-menu development experience, with the ability to make nutritious food exciting and premium.
• Strong modern plating, food presentation and styling skills. Examples of dishes you personally developed or styled are particularly valuable.
• Commercial kitchen experience and practical knowledge of recipe standardisation, portion control, yields, food costing and waste reduction.
• Ability to communicate professionally in English and collaborate with dietitians and kitchen colleagues.
• Willingness to work on-site in Qatar and relocate if currently based elsewhere.

• Experience with healthy meal-plan businesses, meal preparation, central kitchens, catering or healthy restaurants; high-protein or calorie-controlled menus; collaboration with dietitians; and kitchen team leadership.