Jr. Sous Chef

Role summary

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The Jr. Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, food preparation, service, and team coordination. Candidates should have professional culinary training and several years of experience in a hotel, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen, with strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, portion control, and kitchen procedures. The role requires leadership, organization, creativity, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. The successful candidate is expected to maintain Marriott quality standards, supervise and train kitchen colleagues, monitor food quality and waste, assist with ordering and stock control, and ensure a clean, safe, and productive working environment. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential.

About the employer

JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha is a luxury hotel located in the West Bay business district of Doha, Qatar. It is part of JW Marriott, Marriott International’s premium luxury hospitality brand, known for refined service, high-quality dining, wellness facilities, and personalized guest experiences. The hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, groups, and visitors attending events in the city. Its operations typically include multiple restaurants and bars, banqueting, room service, guest rooms, conference facilities, and leisure amenities. As part of Marriott International, the property offers structured training, international service standards, and opportunities to develop within a global hospitality network. Culinary employees can gain experience in multicultural teams, high-volume food production, luxury hotel service, and diverse dining concepts.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a modern Gulf country rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle center. Hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, food and beverage, construction, healthcare, technology, and professional services provide many job opportunities. The culture is welcoming but conservative; modest clothing, respect for Islamic customs, and awareness of Ramadan practices are important. Doha offers modern malls, restaurants, beaches, museums, desert activities, and a generally safe urban lifestyle. Employers commonly sponsor work visas for expatriates, arrange residence permits, and may provide accommodation, transport, medical insurance, or meals, depending on the contract. Before relocating, confirm salary, benefits, housing, probation terms, working hours, leave, and visa sponsorship in writing. Qatar has hot summers, so air-conditioned indoor facilities are central to daily life. A valid passport, medical checks, document attestation, and an employment contract are normally required for relocation.