Private Chef, Arabic Classics (Food/Cooking), VVIP FAMILY (Doha, Qatar)
On-siteDoha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar
Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, QatarOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelSmall
Job Summary
Conduct daily Arabic Classics cuisine for a VVIP Principal in Doha, specializing in Lebanese, Syrian, and Qatari dishes from scratch. Supervise a personal brigade to execute à-la-carte menus and impromptu requests while maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards. Manage inventory, roll out new culinary experiences, and mentor staff under high-pressure conditions. Ensure absolute confidentiality and deliver top-tier service to formal and informal guests across various family properties. Start immediately.
Required Qualifications
- Experience with UHNW and VVIP Principals
- Experience reporting to Executive Chefs or Head Chefs in high-end hospitality
- Outstanding culinary expertise in Arabic Classics
- Strictly adhering to all kitchen's protocols
- If need be, writing and implementing SOP Manuals (Standard Operational Procedures) for Arabic Classics and specialities
- Delivering culinary craftsmanship and ultimate efficiency
- Experience in leading teams specialised in Lebanese, Syrian, Qatari and in any other Arabic food
- Seamlessly leading a culturally-diverse kitchen team
- Checking food operations in their department
- Checking inventories
- Promoting an orderly and hygienic kitchen
- Rolling out new Arabic-driven culinary experiences for the Principal(s) & the children
- Maximising guest experience
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in this role
- Teaching culinary skills and mentorship experience
- Culturally aware
- An eye for detail, being meticulous and highly organised
- Diplomatic skills
- Excellent communicator
- Approachable & supportive
- Not being fazed by last-minute arrangements
- Acting graciously under pressure
- Experience executing and delivering top-of-the-crust service to VIP & UHNW stakeholders
- Undeniable passion for Arabic dishes and culinary craftsmanship
- Exceptional eye for detail
- Supremely creative
- Ability to create menus that will marry family's favourites whilst crafting child-friendly dishes
- Ability to get involved in al-fresco dining
- Ability to optimally supervise the kitchen staff under their responsibility
- Adept at motivating them
- Training the staff under their supervision into abiding by the profession's safety and hygienic standards
- Adhering to confidentiality
- Come along their own Sous-Chefs & brigade
- Latter has proven superior experience in curating succulent Arabic dishes for VIP & UHNW families
- Prior experience gained within high-end hospitality
- Supervise this culinary team
- Gear the whole team into offering à-la-carte menus
- Not be fazed by impromptu meal requests
Desired Qualifications
- Having honed their skills at go-to 5-star or 7-star eateries
- Skills showcased a global tour of exquisite Arabic Classics, such as Lebanese & Syrian cuisines
- Must-have Qatari specialities
- Many more Arabic-inspired dishes known worldwide
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