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Sous Chef

Qatar Raffles Doha QAR 8,000–12,000 per month, often with accommodation, meals, transport, medical insurance and annual travel benefits*
Job Description

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations at Raffles Doha. Requirements typically include formal culinary training, several years of experience in a high-end hotel or fine-dining kitchen, strong knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, HACCP standards, menu execution, and team supervision. The successful candidate is expected to lead by example, maintain consistently high food quality, control costs and wastage, coordinate service efficiently, and train and motivate kitchen colleagues. Flexibility, creativity, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure are essential. Experience with luxury hospitality, international cuisine, and multicultural teams would be highly advantageous.

Company Info

Raffles Doha is a luxury hotel and resort in Qatar operated under Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part of the global Accor hospitality group. Raffles is known for elegant properties, highly personalized service, distinctive design, and an emphasis on genuine guest experiences. The Doha property forms part of the Katara Towers development and offers luxury accommodation, restaurants, lounges, wellness facilities, and premium event spaces. As an Accor hotel, it provides employees with the opportunity to work within an international hospitality network, alongside colleagues and guests from many cultures. Culinary roles at Raffles typically involve maintaining refined presentation and service standards while supporting creative, high-quality dining concepts. The company generally values professionalism, discretion, teamwork, guest focus, sustainability, and continuous learning.

Destination Guide

Qatar is a modern Gulf country rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle centre. Hospitality opportunities are available in luxury hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering companies, and major events, particularly for experienced chefs and supervisors. The culture combines Islamic traditions with a highly international workforce; modest dress, respectful behaviour, and sensitivity during Ramadan are important. Life in Doha offers safe neighbourhoods, modern shopping, beaches, museums, desert activities, and strong expatriate communities, although summers are extremely hot. Employers commonly sponsor work visas and arrange medical checks, residency permits, and sometimes accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, and flights. Candidates should confirm the full benefits package, contract terms, probation period, and housing arrangements before relocating. Qatar has no personal income tax on employment earnings, but living costs can be significant, especially for private accommodation and schooling.