Job Description

Executive Pastry Chef

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Qatar - Doha

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership & Menu Creation:
  
  
  • Design, test, and implement seasonal pastry, dessert, bread, and beverage-pairing menus for all hotel outlets and banqueting functions.
    
    
  • Oversee production of high-end plated desserts, artisanal breads, viennoiserie, display pieces, and customized event items.
    
    
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef to ensure pastry offerings align with overall culinary strategy and brand standards.
    
    
• Operational & Financial Management:
  
  
  • Manage daily operations of the pastry kitchen, including prep schedules, inventory, and order fulfilment.
    
    
  • Control food costs through precise recipe costing, yield management, portion control, and waste reduction.
    
    
  • Order specialty pastry ingredients, equipment, and supplies within established budgetary targets.
    
    
• Team Management & Development:
  
  
  • Recruit, schedule, train, and mentor all pastry kitchen staff (Pastry Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Pastry Chefs).
    
    
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
    
    
  • Ensure strict adherence to uniform standards, punctuality, and professional kitchen conduct.
    
    
• Quality Control & Food Safety:
  
  
  • Maintain the highest standards of food presentation, flavor, consistency, and hygiene.
    
    
  • Enforce local health department regulations and HACCP / food safety compliance across all pastry work spaces.
    
    
  • Inspect equipment regularly, ensuring proper maintenance and safe operational standards.