Executive Pastry Chef

Job Summary

Work Arrangement

• Full-time position located at West Bay, Doha, Qatar.
• The posting states that the role is not remote.

Education and Experience

• Either a high school diploma or GED and four years of related culinary or food and beverage experience.
• Alternatively, a two-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major and two years of related experience.

Leadership and Pastry Operations

• Supervise employees, pastry cooks, and preparation workers and maintain productivity during pastry shifts.
• Lead shifts while preparing food items and executing requests according to required specifications.
• Develop new pastry ideas and products and assist the Executive Chef with pastry menu development.
• Represent the property at media events as needed and facilitate pastry classes for customers and the community.

Culinary Standards

• Maintain food handling, temperature, storage, sanitation, quality, presentation, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Prepare and cook foods for regular service, special guests, and functions and create decorative food displays.
• Operate and maintain department equipment and report malfunctions.

Guest Service and Goals

• Manage daily operations and service behaviors to meet customer expectations and improve guest satisfaction.
• Set pastry performance, budget, team, and culinary goals and prioritize daily pastry operations work.
• Purchase supplies, manage inventories, and support portion and waste controls according to budget.

People Management

• Coach, mentor, train, and develop employees and support training on menu items and safety procedures.
• Manage staffing levels, employee feedback, performance expectations, appraisals, and disciplinary documentation.
• Maintain open communication and collaborative relationships with employees.

Additional Responsibilities