Lead Pastry Chef: Head of Bakery & Menu Innovation

Rise Enterprise; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Enterprise in Doha is seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef to take full responsibility for the pastry and bakery section and lead our pastry team. You will set the dessert and bakery menu direction, manage budgets and staff, and ensure every item reflects our brand's quality and standards.

This role suits an experienced pastry chef ready to run the pastry section as its top culinary leader, with strong leadership, financial acumen, and a track record of menu development and supplier

Qualifications

• Senior pastry leadership experience required.
• Strong menu development and costing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership of pastry teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the pastry and bakery section, including menu design, quality, and overall direction.
• Lead, manage, and develop the entire pastry team, including Sous Chefs and section chefs.
• Plan and control the pastry budget, including ingredient costs, labor, and equipment needs.
• Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality ingredients at the right cost.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations.
• Work with the F&B Manager / CEO on pricing, promotions, and new dessert or bakery launches.
• Monitor customer feedback and pastry section performance to continuously improve standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu development

Staff management

Food safety

Supplier management

Pricing/promotions

Quality assurance

Education

Pastry degree

Job description

Rise Enterprise in Doha is seeking a talented Head Pastry Chef to take full responsibility for the pastry and bakery section and lead our pastry team. You will set the dessert and bakery menu direction, manage budgets and staff, and ensure every item reflects our brand's quality and standards.

This role suits an experienced pastry chef ready to run the pastry section as its top culinary leader, with strong leadership, financial acumen, and a track record of menu development and supplier