Summary
Accor is hiring an Executive Pastry Chef for La Cigale Hotel Managed by Accor in Doha, Qatar. The role involves preparing pastries and baked goods, developing dessert menus, maintaining recipes and cost controls, managing inventory, and coordinating with other kitchen teams. The chef will also supervise and train pastry staff and ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards. Applicants should have a relevant diploma or certificate and 3–5 years of experience in a hotel, resort, or fine-dining setting.
The posting
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Company Description
La Cigale Hotel Managed by Accor is a prestigious five-star luxury hotel situated in the dynamic center of Doha, Qatar. Recognized as a prominent landmark for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers 225 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, nine exceptional dining and entertainment outlets—including two nightlife venues and outdoor seating areas—two modern ballrooms, a 490 sqm gymnasium, a 20-meter indoor swimming pool, and a full-service deluxe spa. Designed as an urban sanctuary, La Cigale blends contemporary sophistication with world-class hospitality. Conveniently located in central Doha, the hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Al Sadd Metro Station and a 30-minute drive from Hamad International Airport, offering seamless access to the city’s commercial and cultural hubs. As part of Accor, a global leader in hospitality, La Cigale Hotel is committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences while fostering an inclusive and growth-driven environment for its team.
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.
Why work for Accor?
- We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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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.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and standard operating procedures.
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.
Additional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.