Executive Pastry Chef
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About the Role
Raffles & Fairmont Doha seeks an Executive Pastry Chef to lead pastry and bakery operations across two luxury hotels.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all pastry and bakery operations across the hotel, ensuring highest standards of quality, consistency, creativity, and presentation.
- Develop innovative pastry, bakery, dessert, and confectionery offerings reflecting the luxury positioning of Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha.
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to create seasonal menus, special event offerings, and bespoke guest experiences.
- Ensure all pastry products are prepared and presented in accordance with brand standards, guest expectations, and food safety regulations.
- Manage daily operations of the pastry kitchen, including production planning, inventory management, cost control, and resource allocation.
- Monitor food costs, labor productivity, and operational expenses while maintaining exceptional quality and guest satisfaction.
- Inspire, mentor, and develop the pastry team through effective leadership, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
- Work closely with Food & Beverage, Banquets, and Events teams to deliver exceptional culinary experiences for conferences, weddings, VIP functions, and special occasions.
- Source and evaluate premium ingredients and products, building strong relationships with suppliers.
- Ensure guest preferences, dietary requirements, and special requests are accommodated with care and attention to detail.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or in a senior pastry leadership role within a luxury hotel, fine dining establishment, or internationally recognized hospitality brand.
- Extensive knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques, bakery production, chocolate work, sugar artistry, plated desserts, and confectionery.
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative pastry concepts while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing culinary talent.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
- Proven experience in menu development, food costing, budgeting, inventory management, and operational planning.
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, sanitation standards, and HACCP principles.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creative mindset with a passion for innovation and staying current with global pastry trends.
- Experience managing large scale banquet operations, VIP events, and bespoke culinary experiences is highly desirable.
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Company Description
- Raffles Hotels & Resorts is a legendary brand since 1887, offering culturally enriching experiences at distinguished landmark addresses worldwide.
- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts operates 90 properties in 30 countries, from beaches to national parks to urban centers.
- Raffles & Fairmont Doha are two luxury brands united within the iconic Katara Towers, offering intimate luxury and grand hospitality.
- The role is based in Doha, Qatar.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all pastry and bakery operations across the hotel, ensuring highest standards of quality, consistency, creativity, and presentation.
- Develop innovative pastry, bakery, dessert, and confectionery offerings reflecting the luxury positioning of Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha.
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to create seasonal menus, special event offerings, and bespoke guest experiences.
- Ensure all pastry products are prepared and presented in accordance with brand standards, guest expectations, and food safety regulations.
- Manage daily operations of the pastry kitchen, including production planning, inventory management, cost control, and resource allocation.
- Monitor food costs, labor productivity, and operational expenses while maintaining exceptional quality and guest satisfaction.
- Inspire, mentor, and develop the pastry team through effective leadership, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and professional growth.
- Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety, ensuring full compliance with local regulations and company policies.
- Work closely with Food & Beverage, Banquets, and Events teams to deliver exceptional culinary experiences for conferences, weddings, VIP functions, and special occasions.
- Source and evaluate premium ingredients and products, building strong relationships with suppliers to support quality and sustainability objectives.
- Ensure guest preferences, dietary requirements, and special requests are accommodated with care, attention to detail, and personalized service.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or in a senior pastry leadership role within a luxury hotel, fine dining establishment, or internationally recognized hospitality brand.
- Extensive knowledge of classical and contemporary pastry techniques, bakery production, chocolate work, sugar artistry, plated desserts, and confectionery.
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative pastry concepts while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing culinary talent.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time management abilities, with the capacity to thrive in a fast paced, high volume luxury hospitality environment.
- Proven experience in menu development, food costing, budgeting, inventory management, and operational planning.
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, sanitation standards, and HACCP principles.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences through culinary excellence.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams, including Culinary, Food & Beverage, Banquets, and Events.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, guests, and external partners.
- Creative mindset with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and staying current with global pastry and culinary trends.
- Experience managing large scale banquet operations, VIP events, and bespoke culinary experiences is highly desirable.
Additional Information
- Employee benefits include complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts.
- Values: Respect, Excellence, Belonging, Empowerment, Integrity.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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