Executive Sous Chef

Company Overview

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, founded in 1887, is a prestigious hospitality brand known for crafting culturally rich and memorable guest experiences at landmark locations around the world. Together with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, which operates 90 properties globally, they uphold a standard of luxury with properties in diverse destinations such as Hawaii, Canada, London, and the UAE.

At the iconic Katara Towers, Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha offer a unique blend of elegant and vibrant hospitality, dedicated to delivering refined service, exceptional guest experiences, and a commitment to cultural authenticity and environmental respect.

Role Summary

The Executive Sous Chef plays a critical role in supporting the Executive Chef to oversee all culinary operations for the hotel's restaurants, specialty outlets, and in-room dining services. This role demands ensuring outstanding food quality, creativity, operational efficiency, and adherence to luxury standards while leading and inspiring the culinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily kitchen activities and overall culinary operations.
• Design innovative menus and seasonal specialties aligned with the hotel’s luxury brand identity.
• Maintain uniformity and excellence in food quality, presentation, and flavor across all dining venues.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to achieve exceptional performance.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, food safety protocols, and sanitation regulations.
• Manage food cost control, inventory oversight, procurement, and waste minimization strategies to enhance profitability.
• Collaborate with marketing for food promotions, special events, and enhanced guest experiences.
• Engage with guests to address special requests and continually elevate dining satisfaction.
• Optimize operational procedures without compromising hospitality or culinary quality.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess 5 to 7 years of leadership experience within luxury hotels, fine dining environments, or Michelin-starred restaurants.
• Expertise in international cuisines and contemporary cooking methods.
• Strong skills in team leadership, communication, organization, and management.
• Thorough knowledge of HACCP, food safety, cost control, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated passion for culinary innovation and outstanding guest service.
• Commitment to uphold the Raffles & Fairmont brands and deliver luxury experiences.
• Promote an inclusive workplace culture that values respect and empowerment of every team member.

Recruitment Process

Applicants will need to complete a mandatory profile and questionnaire via a partner platform to assess compatibility with the role and company culture of luxury excellence.