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Chef De Cuisine

Qatar The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa QAR 9,000–15,000 per month, often with accommodation, meals, transport, medical insurance, and annual airfare depending on the employment package*
Job Description

The Chef de Cuisine leads the culinary operation of an assigned restaurant or kitchen, ensuring consistently high food quality, presentation, hygiene, and guest satisfaction. Responsibilities typically include menu planning, recipe control, food-cost management, purchasing, inventory, kitchen scheduling, and supervision of chefs and stewarding colleagues. Candidates are generally expected to have several years of professional kitchen experience, including supervisory or chef de cuisine experience in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant. Culinary training, strong knowledge of HACCP and food-safety standards, leadership ability, creativity, and effective communication are important. The successful candidate should remain calm under pressure, manage a multicultural team, control operating costs, and maintain Marriott and Westin service standards.

Company Info

The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa is a luxury Marriott International property in Doha, Qatar, operating under the Westin brand. Westin focuses on wellness, restful stays, healthy dining, and thoughtful hospitality through its signature programs and service culture. The hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, families, and visitors attending events in Doha. Its facilities generally include guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, meeting spaces, recreational amenities, and a spa or wellness offering. As part of Marriott International, the property provides access to established operational standards, structured training, and international career opportunities. Culinary colleagues work in a multicultural environment and are expected to deliver consistent quality while supporting food safety, cost control, sustainability, and memorable guest experiences.

Destination Guide

Qatar is a compact Gulf destination rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle hub. Hospitality opportunities are available in luxury hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering companies, clubs, and major events, particularly for experienced chefs, supervisors, and multilingual service professionals. The culture combines Islamic traditions, Arabic hospitality, and a large international expatriate community. Summers are extremely hot, while winter offers pleasant weather for beaches, desert trips, museums, and outdoor dining. Alcohol is restricted to licensed venues, and respectful dress and behavior are expected in public places. Employers normally arrange a work visa, residence permit, medical examination, and sponsorship after hiring; candidates should not work on a tourist visa. Packages may include accommodation, transport, meals, healthcare, and return flights. Before relocating, confirm contract terms, probation, working hours, accommodation, leave, and end-of-service benefits.