Executive Chef
Core
Strategic culinary leadership across Raffles & Fairmont Doha, shaping a culinary vision aligned with luxury brand standards and driving commercial performance.
Role type
Executive Chef (Luxury Hospitality)
Builds
Culinary operations, menus, and guest experiences for Raffles & Fairmont Doha outlets, banquets, and events.
Domain
Luxury Hospitality / Fine Dining
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic culinary leadership, multi-outlet operations management, menu development, financial management (budgeting, food cost, labor productivity), team leadership and mentoring, operational efficiency, sustainability integration, compliance management.
Preferred skills
Experience in luxury hotels/resorts, knowledge of current culinary trends, ability to operate in multicultural environments.
Responsibilities
Lead overall culinary strategy and daily operations; oversee all culinary outlets, banquets, and events; develop innovative culinary concepts and menus; drive operational efficiency and cost control; maintain standards for food quality, safety, and hygiene; lead and develop high-performing culinary teams; partner with F&B, Sales, and Finance departments; monitor guest feedback and culinary trends; champion sustainability; ensure compliance with brand and local regulations.
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership