Head Pastry Chef — Luxury Hotel Desserts & Team Lead

Work standard; Qatar; On-site; QAR 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Work standard in Doha is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry department of a luxury hotel. You will oversee dessert creation, manage a team, and handle ordering, inventory, and cost control.

The role requires a passion for pastry, experience in a high-end hotel or restaurant, and fluency in English. Strong leadership, organization, and a focus on safety are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Experience leading a pastry team in a luxury hotel or fine dining setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage menus, budgets, and inventories.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the pastry department, including planning and production.
• Train, mentor, and supervise a team of pastry chefs.
• Create innovative desserts using expert baking and decorating skills.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations at all times.
• Collaborate with kitchen and events teams to deliver guest experiences.
• Stay updated on pastry trends and develop new recipes as needed.
• Manage department budgets and control costs.

Skills

Fluent English

Team leadership

Food safety

Creativity

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Under pressure

Luxury hotel experience

Job description

Work standard in Doha is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead the pastry department of a luxury hotel. You will oversee dessert creation, manage a team, and handle ordering, inventory, and cost control.

The role requires a passion for pastry, experience in a high-end hotel or restaurant, and fluency in English. Strong leadership, organization, and a focus on safety are essential for success.