Executive Pastry Chef: Luxury Hotel Dessert Maestro

AccorHotel; Qatar; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Raffles & Fairmont Doha are seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations across the luxury hotels. You will craft exquisite pastry menus, maintain brand standards, and mentor a talented team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Work with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership to design seasonal offerings, control costs, ensure food safety, and uphold HACCP guidelines while delivering memorable VIP events and banquets.

Qualifications

• Executive pastry leadership within luxury hospitality environments.
• Experience developing pastry concepts for high-end brands.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, production, and plating.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead culinary teams.
• Commitment to high standards of quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all pastry and bakery operations ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, creativity and presentation.
• Develop innovative pastry offerings reflecting luxury positioning and culinary excellence.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create seasonal menus and bespoke guest experiences.
• Ensure pastry products comply with brand standards, guest expectations and food safety regulations.
• Manage daily pastry kitchen operations including production planning, inventory, cost control and resource allocation.
• Monitor costs, labor productivity and expenses while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction.
• Inspire and mentor the pastry team through leadership, training, coaching and performance management.
• Foster creativity and continuous improvement within the team and across departments.
• Maintain hygiene, sanitation and workplace safety in line with local regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with Banquets, Events and F&B teams to deliver premium experiences for conferences and VIP events.
• Source premium ingredients and build supplier relationships to support quality and sustainability.
• Accommodate guest dietary preferences and special requests with attention to detail.

Skills

Executive pastry leadership

Luxury hospitality experience

Menu development

Food safety HACCP

Team mentoring

Job description

Raffles & Fairmont Doha are seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations across the luxury hotels. You will craft exquisite pastry menus, maintain brand standards, and mentor a talented team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Work with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership to design seasonal offerings, control costs, ensure food safety, and uphold HACCP guidelines while delivering memorable VIP events and banquets.