Banquet Chef

Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North

Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North comprises a 345-key hotel, along with a souq encompassing 11,000sqm of leasing space, a beach club, a theme park, and a waterpark. The resort boasts panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. Rixos plans to provide a platform for showcasing Qatar as a tourism destination. One of the country’s biggest draws will be Qetaifan Island North’s Waterpark attraction. The Rig 1938 is the world’s highest tower of its kind, reaching 82 metres.

Banquet Chef

This position is responsible for leading the preparation and execution of high-quality meals for banquets, weddings, conferences, and special events. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the banquet kitchen operations, managing staff, and ensuring consistency and excellence in food quality, presentation, and service.

• Plan, organize, and execute banquet menus for events of various sizes and types.
• Supervise all food preparation and cooking activities in the banquet kitchen.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef and event planning team to ensure menus align with guest expectations and event themes.
• Manage banquet kitchen staff and ensure adherence to standard recipes and quality guidelines.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, and kitchen supplies to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards (HACCP or local regulations).
• Assist in training and mentoring kitchen staff for banquet functions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen workspace.
• Troubleshoot issues during service and ensure timely food delivery.
• Evaluate post-event performance to implement improvements for future functions.

• Proven experience as a Banquet Chef or in a similar leadership role in a hotel, catering company, or event venue.
• Strong understanding of high-volume cooking and event-specific food preparation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and train kitchen staff effectively.
• Knowledge of diverse cuisines and banquet service styles (buffet, plated, family-style, etc.).
• Strong understanding of portion control, costing, and menu planning.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Previous experience in Arabic cuisine will be added advantage.
• Culinary degree or certification preferred.