Commis Chef-Pastry

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Doha is seeking a Commis Pastry Chef to assist in preparing, baking, finishing and presenting high-quality pastries, desserts, breads and other sweet creations. You will work alongside experienced pastry chefs in a world-class kitchen to develop your culinary skills.

The role emphasizes passion for pastry, eagerness to learn, and flexibility to work across kitchen stations while maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in various kitchen stations.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• A professional culinary qualification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily preparation of pastries, desserts, cakes, and bakery items.
• Measure and prepare ingredients accurately according to recipes.
• Support baking, decorating, finishing, and presentation of pastry products.
• Maintain high standards of quality, taste, and consistency.
• Keep the pastry section clean, organized, and hygienic.
• Check ingredient freshness and follow proper storage and stock rotation.
• Support the pastry team during daily production and service.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

About Us

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.

If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.

Located on Doha's longest private beach and nestled in landscaped gardens, the InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa features 12 restaurants, a range of recreational facilities, a free-form swimming pool, and the world-class Spa InterContinental.

Situated in an exclusive location, minutes from downtown Doha and major government and corporate offices and within minutes to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, City Center Mall, and Doha Golf Club, our properties offer distinctive surroundings which will forever redefine luxury.

Your Day to Day

As a Commis Pastry Chef, you will work closely with experienced pastry chefs to assist in the preparation, baking, finishing, and presentation of a variety of high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and other sweet creations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for pastry and baking who is eager to develop their culinary skills in a professional, world-class kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily preparation of pastries, desserts, cakes, and bakery items.
• Measure and prepare ingredients accurately according to recipes.
• Support baking, decorating, finishing, and presentation of pastry products.
• Maintain high standards of quality, taste, and consistency.
• Keep the pastry section clean, organized, and hygienic.
• Check ingredient freshness and follow proper storage and stock rotation.
• Support the pastry team during daily production and service.

What We Need From You

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is an advantage, but not essential
• A passion for cooking and an eagerness to learn and develop culinary skills
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to work in various kitchen stations
• A professional culinary qualification is preferred but not required

What We Offer

We'll reward all your hard work with competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you'll become part of the global IHG family - and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together - we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.