Culinary Coordinator

Company Overview

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, established in 1887, is a renowned luxury brand known for its rich heritage and exceptional hospitality experiences worldwide. Together with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, operating 90 properties globally and expanding, the two brands unite at the iconic Katara Towers in Doha to provide distinguished and elegant hospitality services.

About Raffles & Fairmont Doha

Located within Katara Towers, Raffles Doha offers intimate luxury and personalized service rooted in elegance and artistry, while Fairmont Doha combines contemporary style with warm and vibrant hospitality. Both brands focus on delivering unmatched experiences to guests and fostering a culture of excellence and individuality for their team members.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Culinary Coordinator to support the culinary division’s day-to-day operations at Raffles & Fairmont Doha. This role acts as the central liaison for the culinary team, ensuring smooth communication, efficient scheduling, and thorough documentation to uphold the luxury service standards of both brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive administrative assistance and coordination to ensure efficient culinary department operations daily.
• Organize schedules, meetings, training activities, and manage departmental communications for culinary leadership and staff.
• Keep accurate records, reports, inventories, and other documentation compliant with internal policies and brand criteria.
• Assist in preparing culinary reports, correspondence, presentations, and operational updates for distribution.
• Enable effective communication between the culinary division and other hotel departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Support monitoring of adherence to health, hygiene, safety, and food quality regulations within the department.
• Coordinate onboarding processes, maintain training records, and manage colleague documentation within the culinary team.
• Manage purchase requests, invoices, supplier paperwork, and inventory processes in liaison with Finance and Procurement.
• Provide coordination for culinary projects, special events, promotions, and ensure timely follow-up actions.
• Handle confidential information responsibly, ensuring professionalism and discretion throughout.
• Maintain well-organized filing and ensure departmental records are current and easily retrievable.
• Contribute positively to the workplace culture by reflecting Raffles and Fairmont Doha’s values, luxury standards, and service excellence.

Candidate Profile

• Preferably experienced in administrative or coordination roles within culinary, food and beverage, or hospitality sectors.
• Excellent organizational abilities and capacity to juggle multiple priorities in a demanding environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and dedication to accuracy in documentation and operational processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Beneficial experience with hotel management software, procurement tools, or inventory systems.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills; additional language skills are a plus.
• Collaborative mindset with professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and culinary operations considered advantageous.
• Proactive, anticipates needs, takes initiative, and provides strong support to culinary leadership.
• Committed to service excellence aligned with luxury hospitality expectations of Raffles and Fairmont Doha.
• Upholds brand values and fosters an inclusive workplace where colleagues feel supported, empowered, and respected.

Additional Information

Employee Benefits: Employees receive exclusive benefits such as complimentary room upgrades, extended and discounted stays across Raffles and Fairmont properties, special dining and wellness offers enhancing their overall experience.

Company Values:

• Respect – Recognizing individual needs, ideas, and treating everyone with dignity.
• Excellence – Building genuine connections and creating memorable experiences.
• Belonging – Celebrating diversity and standing united as a team.
• Empowerment – Encouraging initiative to deliver unforgettable moments.
• Integrity – Cultivating trust through authenticity and mutual respect.

Diversity & Inclusion: We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to thrive within our team.