Kitchen In-Charge (Chef de Partie – Arabic Kitchen)

Position Summary The Kitchen In\-Charge (Chef de Partie) is responsible for managing the day\-to\-day operations of the Arabic kitchen, ensuring food is prepared consistently to the highest quality, while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, cost control, and operational efficiency. The role requires a hands\-on leader who can supervise the kitchen team, maintain standards, and support business growth. Key ResponsibilitiesKitchen Operations * Lead the daily operations of the Arabic kitchen. * Prepare and oversee the preparation of all menu items according to company recipes and quality standards. * Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portioning, and food quality. * Monitor food production to meet service demand during peak and non\-peak hours. * Coordinate with front\-of\-house and delivery teams to ensure smooth order execution. Team Leadership * Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff. * Assign daily duties and monitor employee performance. * Maintain discipline, teamwork, and professional kitchen conduct. * Assist in onboarding and training new kitchen employees. * Ensure proper staff scheduling and productivity. Food Safety \& Hygiene * Maintain the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. * Ensure compliance with Qatar food safety regulations and HACCP requirements. * Monitor personal hygiene and cleanliness of all kitchen staff. * Ensure proper food storage, labeling, FIFO, and temperature control. * Conduct daily cleaning and sanitation checks. Inventory \& Cost Control * Monitor ingredient consumption and minimize food waste. * Conduct daily and monthly inventory counts. * Report purchasing requirements to management. * Ensure proper stock rotation and storage. * Support cost control initiatives while maintaining product quality. Quality Assurance * Perform daily quality checks on ingredients and finished products. * Maintain recipe consistency across all shifts. * Identify opportunities to improve menu items and kitchen processes. * Ensure customer complaints related to food quality are addressed promptly. Equipment \& Maintenance * Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean, operational, and properly maintained. * Report maintenance issues immediately. * Ensure safe use of all kitchen equipment. Administrative Responsibilities * Complete production planning based on sales forecasts. * Maintain inventory and wastage records. * Prepare daily kitchen reports as required. * Support the implementation and maintenance of kitchen SOPs. Requirements * Minimum 3–5 years of experience in an Arabic kitchen. * Previous experience as Chef de Partie (CDP), Kitchen Supervisor, or Kitchen In\-Charge. * Strong knowledge of Arabic cuisine, including manakish, shawarma, grills, mezze, and traditional Arabic dishes. * Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP principles. * Experience supervising and leading kitchen teams. * Ability to work under pressure in a fast\-paced environment. * Good organizational and communication skills. * Ability to control food cost and reduce wastage. * Flexible to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in QSR, casual dining, or high\-volume restaurant operations. * Experience using kitchen production planning and inventory systems. * Food Safety or HACCP certification is an advantage. * Previous experience working in Qatar or GCC countries is preferred. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) * Food quality consistency. * Kitchen hygiene and food safety audit results. * Food cost and wastage percentage. * Order preparation time. * Customer food quality ratings. * Staff productivity and attendance. * Inventory accuracy. * Compliance with standard recipes and SOPs. * Kitchen cleanliness scores. * Equipment maintenance compliance. Pay: QAR2,112\.03 \- QAR4,531\.56 per month Work Location: In person