Pastry Chef
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About the Role
Accor is seeking a Pastry Chef for La Cigale Hotel in Doha to prepare high-quality pastries, develop seasonal menus, and supervise the pastry team. Candidates need a diploma in pastry arts and 3-5 years of experience in a hotel or fine dining setting.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare and present a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates, and baked goods to the highest quality standards
- Develop seasonal and innovative dessert menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef
- Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portioning, and presentation of all pastry items
- Prepare and maintain standardized recipes and recipe specifications
- Develop and maintain accurate recipe costing and menu costing to achieve food cost targets
- Monitor pastry food costs, control waste, and implement cost saving measures without compromising quality
- Manage inventory, conduct regular stock checks, and ensure efficient utilization of ingredients to minimize losses
- Forecast ingredient requirements and prepare purchase requisitions based on operational needs
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards at all times
- Supervise, train, coach, and motivate pastry team members to maintain high standards of quality and productivity
- Ensure proper use, care, and maintenance of pastry equipment and report any maintenance requirements
- Coordinate with other kitchen departments to support restaurant, banquet, buffet, and special event operations
Requirements
- Diploma or Certificate in Pastry, Bakery, Culinary Arts, or a related field
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role within a hotel, resort, or fine dining establishment
- Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, chocolate work, sugar craft, and dessert presentation
- Good understanding of recipe costing, food cost control, inventory management, and purchasing procedures
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations
- Creative mindset with strong attention to detail
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment
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Company Description
- La Cigale Hotel Managed by Accor is a prestigious five star luxury hotel in central Doha, offering 225 rooms, nine dining outlets, two ballrooms, a gym, pool, and spa.
What is in it for you
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
- Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.
Job Description
- Prepare and present a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates, and baked goods to the highest quality standards.
- Develop seasonal and innovative dessert menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
- Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portioning, and presentation of all pastry items.
- Prepare and maintain standardized recipes and recipe specifications.
- Develop and maintain accurate recipe costing and menu costing to achieve food cost targets.
- Monitor pastry food costs, control waste, and implement cost saving measures without compromising quality.
- Manage inventory, conduct regular stock checks, and ensure efficient utilization of ingredients to minimize losses.
- Forecast ingredient requirements and prepare purchase requisitions based on operational needs.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards at all times.
- Supervise, train, coach, and motivate pastry team members to maintain high standards of quality and productivity.
- Ensure proper use, care, and maintenance of pastry equipment and report any maintenance requirements.
- Coordinate with other kitchen departments to support restaurant, banquet, buffet, and special event operations.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Certificate in Pastry, Bakery, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role within a hotel, resort, or fine dining establishment.
- Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, chocolate work, sugar craft, and dessert presentation.
- Good understanding of recipe costing, food cost control, inventory management, and purchasing procedures.
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
- Creative mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
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