Description
Summary:
Seeking a Head Chef to establish and lead production for a new premium Korean bakery, developing authentic recipes and building a high-performing team.
Highlights:
1. Lead a premium Korean bakery as Head Chef
2. Develop authentic Korean bread and pastry recipes
3. Build and train a world-class bakery team
**Title:** Head Chef – Korean Bakery (Lead Baker) – Qatar
**Location:** Al Jiwan Island, Lusail, Qatar (relocation support available)
**About the role:** We’re opening a premium **Korean bakery** and seeking a Head Chef with proven expertise in Korean breads and pastries (milk bread, soboro, sweet cream buns, red bean buns, castella, croissant variants, flaky pies, seasonal items). You’ll build recipes, set standards, hire/train the team, and run production to world\-class quality.
**Key responsibilities**
* Develop and standardize authentic **Korean bakery** recipes
* Daily production planning; quality, hygiene, and food safety control (HACCP).
* Build and train a high\-performing team; schedule, coaching, performance.
* Source ingredients and equipment; cost control and yield optimization.
**Requirements**
* 5 years in artisan/Korean bakery with team leadership.
* Mastery of enriched doughs, lamination, proofing, and finishing.
* Strong organization, cost control, and training skills.
* English required; Korean a plus.
* Ready to relocate to Qatar (visa provided).
Job Type: Full\-time