Senior Chef de Cuisine

YOUR LEGACY STARTS WITH US

At The Ritz-Carlton Doha we invite you to experience refined luxury where timeless elegance meets true Qatari hospitality. Situated along the pristine shores of the Arabian Gulf for almost 24 years our 5-star resort features 374 elegantly designed rooms & suites award-winning restaurants world-class Spa facilities with a state-of-the-art Fitness Center and impeccable service that defines our legendary brand. From serene indoor and outdoor pools to a private beach and a Club Lounge for elevated and personalized experiences every detail perfectly reflects our commitment to excellence. The property is also ideal for events with a wide selection of meetings rooms stunning wedding venues and a dedicated team that thoughtfully plans and tailors to each unique vision. Whether youre savoring an afternoon tea in our lobby lounge watching the city skyline sparkle by night in one of our restaurants or celebrating an important event The Ritz-Carlton Doha presents a truly remarkable setting for lifes most meaningful moments.

FIND PURPOSE IN YOUR PASSION

At The Ritz-Carlton we firmly believe that our Ladies & Gentlemen are the heart of everything we do and the most important resource in our service commitment to our guests. With passion genuine care dedication and pride we can achieve common goals and grow together while crafting moments that will be remembered forever.

Which is why at The Ritz-Carlton Doha we are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our esteemed team and bring their own unique expertise to our world-famous service philosophy. As an Elite hotel in the region with a deep generational legacy we offer you in return:

• A rewarding career within one of the most recognized and prestigious luxury brands in the world.
• Personal and professional development plans with curated training materials and guidance from highly skilled and experienced colleagues in the industry.
• Various opportunities for internal growth both locally and internationally within the portfolio of Marriott International properties.
• Consistent & reliable support to ensure you always have the tools and knowledge to harness your full potential and reach your goals.
• A competitive package inclusive of accommodation flight tickets transportation meals and more:

- Exclusive training and leadership development programs

- Recognition and rewards for exceptional service

- Preferential Members Rates at Marriott Hotels Globally

- Dining & Wellness discounts for your family and you

- Medical Insurance Coverage

- An HR team dedicated to your success and wellbeing

OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE:

Accountable for the quality consistency and production of the restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Coordinates menus purchasing staffing and food preparation for the propertys restaurant. Works with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Develops and trains team to improve results.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary food and beverage or related professional area.

OR

2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary food and beverage or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Restaurant

Develops designs or creates new applications ideas relationships systems or products including artistic contributions for restaurant.

Supervises restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies standards and procedures.

Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.

Recognizes superior quality products presentations and flavor.

Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the restaurant.

Communications production needs to key personnel.

Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items for the restaurant.

Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regulations.

Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

Estimates daily restaurant production needs.

Prepares and cooks foods of all types either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Leading Kitchen Team

Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead influence and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

Leads shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.

Supervises and manages restaurant kitchen employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees absence.

Encourages and builds mutual trust respect and cooperation among team members.

Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

Ensuring and maintaining the productivity level of employees.

Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.

Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

Establishes and maintains open collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

Additional Responsibilities

Provides information to supervisors co-workers and subordinates by telephone in written form e-mail or in person.

Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.