Pastry Sous Chef — Dessert Production & Menu Innovation

HUDSON; Doha; On-site; QAR 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

HUDSON is hiring an experienced Pastry Sous Chef in Qatar to assist the Head Pastry Chef with daily pastry and dessert operations. You will supervise the production of cakes, pastries, tarts, mousses, chocolates, and other desserts while ensuring consistent quality and presentation.

You will develop new pastry items, train the pastry team, manage inventory and food costs, and ensure strict HACCP and hygiene standards. This role requires 5-7 years in pastry/bakery and a relevant diploma or degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of total experience in pastry and bakery operations.
• Diploma or Degree in Pastry & Bakery, Culinary Arts, or Hotel Management.
• Experience in a reputed hotel, fine-dining restaurant, premium bakery, or dessert-focused restaurant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Pastry Chef in managing daily pastry and dessert operations.
• Prepare and supervise the production of cakes, pastries, tarts, mousses, chocolates, and other desserts.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Develop new pastry items and contribute creative ideas for dessert menus.
• Supervise, train, and guide pastry team members to maintain operational standards.
• Monitor ingredient quality, stock levels, wastage, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain standardized recipes, production schedules, and food cost controls.
• Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure timely preparation and service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen.

Skills

Pastry operations

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Menu development

Inventory management

Education

Diploma or degree in Pastry & Bakery or Culinary Arts

Job description

HUDSON is hiring an experienced Pastry Sous Chef in Qatar to assist the Head Pastry Chef with daily pastry and dessert operations. You will supervise the production of cakes, pastries, tarts, mousses, chocolates, and other desserts while ensuring consistent quality and presentation.

You will develop new pastry items, train the pastry team, manage inventory and food costs, and ensure strict HACCP and hygiene standards. This role requires 5-7 years in pastry/bakery and a relevant diploma or degree.