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Sous Chef - Arabic Cuisine

Qatar Al Messila a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Doha Estimated salary: Approximately QAR 7,000–11,000 per month, often with accommodation, meals, transportation, medical cover, annual leave, and air-ticket benefits depending on experience and the employment package.

Role summary

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The Sous Chef – Arabic Cuisine supports the Executive Chef in managing Arabic culinary operations at Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Doha. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in Arabic cuisine, strong knowledge of regional ingredients and cooking techniques, and experience in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant. The candidate is expected to supervise kitchen colleagues, maintain food quality and presentation, follow food safety and hygiene standards, control costs, manage mise en place, and coordinate effectively with service teams. Leadership, creativity, organization, communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Fluency in Arabic is advantageous, while English communication is generally required.

About the employer

Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Doha, is a high-end Marriott International property in Qatar focused on luxury hospitality, wellness, dining, and personalized guest experiences. Located in Doha, the resort combines contemporary design with local cultural influences and offers guest rooms, suites, villas, restaurants, extensive spa facilities, pools, meeting spaces, and leisure amenities. As part of The Luxury Collection, the hotel serves discerning international travelers and emphasizes distinctive service, regional character, and memorable experiences. Culinary operations are an important part of the resort, with multiple dining concepts and a strong focus on quality ingredients and skilled preparation. Employees benefit from working within the Marriott network, which generally provides structured training, international career opportunities, professional development, and established hospitality standards.

What the job usually comes with in Qatar

Usual for Qatar, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

Housing	Shared company housing for line staff; if none is given, at least QAR 500 a month (by law)
Meals	Staff cafeteria meals and a staff bus are common; if no food, at least QAR 300 a month (by law)
Flights	Joining flight; home ticket often every 2 years; the employer pays the trip home at the end (by law)
Service charge	Varies; no rule found; tips are small (one room attendant reports about QAR 200, USD 55, a month)
Contract	Fixed term of 5 years at most (by law); probation 6 months at most (by law)
Leave	3 weeks, 4 after 5 years; about 11 public holidays; end-of-service gratuity of 3 weeks' pay a year (by law)
Income tax	0%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Qatar?

How it works: Employer-sponsored work visa under a Ministry of Labour recruitment approval set by job and nationality; employers normally pay, and recruiters may not charge you.

Watch for: The hotel's recruitment approval is set by job and nationality, so it may have no slot for your passport. If your permit is cancelled you must leave within 14 days (since 15 June 2026).

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Ministry of Interior: visa services (work and visit visas). Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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