Chef De Cuisine

Role summary

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The Chef de Cuisine leads the kitchen operation at Rixos Beach Club Qetaifan Island, ensuring consistently high-quality food, presentation, hygiene and guest satisfaction. Candidates should have substantial experience in a luxury hotel, resort or high-end restaurant, strong knowledge of international cuisine, menu planning, food cost control and HACCP standards. Culinary qualifications and proven experience supervising multicultural kitchen teams are typically expected. The successful candidate will be creative, organized and hands-on, while managing ordering, stock control, staffing, training and daily service. Flexibility, leadership, attention to detail and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced beach-club environment are essential.

About the employer

Rixos Beach Club Qetaifan Island is part of the Rixos luxury hospitality brand, operated by Accor. Located on Qetaifan Island North in Lusail, Qatar, the property is designed around upscale leisure, beach experiences, dining and entertainment. Rixos resorts are known for an all-inclusive or experience-led approach, combining international cuisine, wellness, family activities and premium service. The company operates a multicultural workplace and places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, operational standards, employee development and teamwork. As part of Accor’s global hospitality network, employees may benefit from international career opportunities, training resources and staff privileges across participating properties. The Chef de Cuisine role supports the property’s culinary identity by delivering creative, safe and commercially successful food experiences for hotel and beach-club guests.

Working in Qatar

Qetaifan Island North is a developing leisure destination in Lusail, Qatar, connected to Doha by road and close to beaches, hotels, restaurants and entertainment attractions. Hospitality offers strong opportunities for chefs, restaurant professionals, housekeeping staff, engineering teams and guest-service specialists, particularly in luxury resorts and new developments. Qatar has a modern, international lifestyle, while Islamic traditions influence dress, public behavior and the rhythm of daily life. Summers are extremely hot, so air-conditioned facilities and indoor activities are important. Employers commonly arrange work visas, medical checks, accommodation or housing allowances, transport and annual air tickets, but benefits should be confirmed in the contract. Workers must not start employment before receiving the correct sponsorship and residence documentation. Doha and Lusail offer reliable infrastructure, international schools, shopping and diverse dining, although alcohol is regulated and living costs can be high without employer support.