Executive Pastry Chef

AccorHotel; Doha; On-site; QAR 89,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotel in Doha seeks a skilled Pastry Chef to prepare and present pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates and baked goods to the highest standards. Lead a pastry team and contribute to exquisite dessert experiences in a luxury hotel setting.

You will develop seasonal menus with the Executive Chef, manage recipe costing, inventory, and HACCP compliance while driving food cost controls and training staff to maintain outstanding quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in pastry, bakery, culinary arts or related field.
• 3–5 years experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role in hotel, resort, or fine dining.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates and baked goods to high quality standards.
• Develop seasonal and innovative dessert menus with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portioning and presentation of all pastry items.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Baking methods

Chocolate work

Sugar craft

Dessert presentation

Recipe costing

Food cost control

Inventory management

Purchasing procedures

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Pastry/Bakery/Culinary Arts

Job description

Prepare and present a variety of pastries desserts cakes breads chocolates and baked goods to the highest quality standards Develop seasonal and innovative dessert menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef Ensure consistency in taste quality portioning and presentation of all pastry items Prepare and maintain standardized recipes and recipe specifications Develop and maintain accurate recipe costing and menu costing to achieve food cost targets Monitor pastry food costs control waste and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality Manage inventory conduct regular stock checks and ensure efficient utilization of ingredients to minimize losses Forecast ingredient requirements and prepare purchase requisitions based on operational needs Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene and HACCP standards at all times Supervise train coach and motivate pastry team members to maintain high standards of quality and productivity Ensure proper use care and maintenance of pastry equipment and report any maintenance requirements Coordinate with other kitchen departments to support restaurant banquet buffet and special event operations Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and standard operating procedures.

Diploma or Certificate in Pastry, Bakery, Culinary Arts, or a related field. Minimum of 3 5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role within a hotel, resort, or fine dining establishment. Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, chocolate work, sugar craft, and dessert presentation. Good understanding of recipe costing, food cost control, inventory management, and purchasing procedures. Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations. Creative mindset with strong attention to detail. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.