Executive Pastry Chef: Dessert Innovation & Team Leader

Kempinski Hotels; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels invites an Executive Pastry Chef in Doha, Qatar, to lead the hotel pastry and bakery division. You will report to the Executive Chef and oversee daily pastry operations across outlets, banquets, and room service. You will design innovative dessert menus while managing inventory and food costs, and mentor the pastry team.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary excellence, and a passion for quality and presentation in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pastry teams in luxury hotel environments.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership & Menu Creation: Design, test, and implement seasonal pastry, dessert, bread, and beverage-pairing menus for all hotel outlets and banqueting functions.
• Operational & Financial Management: Manage pastry kitchen daily operations, inventory, and order fulfilment; control food costs through recipes, yield, portions, and waste.
• Team Management & Development: Recruit, train, and mentor pastry staff; conduct performance reviews and maintain professional kitchen standards.
• Quality Control & Food Safety: Maintain high standards of presentation, flavor, and hygiene; enforce HACCP and local health regulations across pastry spaces.

Job description

Kempinski Hotels invites an Executive Pastry Chef in Doha, Qatar, to lead the hotel pastry and bakery division. You will report to the Executive Chef and oversee daily pastry operations across outlets, banquets, and room service. You will design innovative dessert menus while managing inventory and food costs, and mentor the pastry team.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary excellence, and a passion for quality and presentation in a luxury hotel setting.