Pastry Sous Chef
Company: Four Seasons Hotel Doha
Location: Doha, Qatar
Department: Pastry / Culinary
About Four Seasons Hotel Doha:
Four Seasons Hotel Doha is an iconic urban resort, offering unparalleled luxury and service on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. We are dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for our guests and providing a rewarding and dynamic environment for our colleagues. Our culinary team is renowned for its innovation, quality, and commitment to excellence across a diverse range of dining outlets, from elegant afternoon tea services to world-class patisserie and banqueting events.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly creative, passionate, and experienced Pastry Sous Chef to support the Executive Pastry Chef in leading our talented pastry team. The ideal candidate is an artist at heart with a strong technical foundation, a keen eye for detail, and a dedication to the highest standards of quality and consistency. You will play a pivotal role in menu development, daily production, and mentoring a team to deliver unforgettable sweet creations for our guests.
Key Responsibilities:
Kitchen Operations & Quality Control:
- Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in the daily operation of the pastry and bakery kitchen.
- Ensure all pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods are prepared to the highest quality standards, consistency, and presentation.
- Oversee production for all hotel outlets, including restaurants, in-room dining, banquets, and specialty outlets.
- Maintain strict adherence to recipes, portion controls, and food costing guidelines.
- Conduct regular quality checks on all products and ensure proper storage and rotation (FIFO).
Leadership & Team Development:
- Supervise, train, and motivate the pastry team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment.
- Provide hands-on guidance and coaching to Commis, Demi-Chefs, and Chef de Parties.
- Assist in scheduling, staffing, and managing the team's performance.
Creativity & Menu Development:
- Contribute innovative ideas for new pastries, desserts, seasonal menus, and promotional offerings.
- Assist in the research, development, and costing of new menu items.
- Demonstrate expertise in various pastry disciplines, including plated desserts, chocolate work, sugar art, viennoiserie, and bread baking.
Administration & Compliance:
- Uphold and enforce all Four Seasons health, safety, and sanitation standards (HACCP).
- Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control for the pastry department.
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly used and maintained.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Culinary Degree or recognized apprenticeship in Pastry Arts.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a pastry role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity (Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef) within a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant environment.
- Exceptional technical skills across a wide range of pastry and baking techniques.
- Proven creativity and a strong artistic flair with a portfolio of work.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive work culture.
- The opportunity to be part of the world-renowned Four Seasons team.
- Career growth opportunities within a global company.
- Employee meals and other colleague benefits.
