Pastry Chef

Company Overview

La Cigale Hotel, operated by Accor, is a premium five-star property in the heart of Doha, Qatar. It serves both business and leisure guests and features 225 well-appointed rooms and suites, nine food and beverage and entertainment venues, including two nightlife spaces and outdoor seating, two ballroom facilities, a 490 sqm gym, a 20-meter indoor pool, and a luxury spa. Positioned as a modern city retreat, the hotel sits close to Al Sadd Metro Station and is about a 30-minute drive from Hamad International Airport. As part of Accor, the property aims to provide memorable guest experiences while supporting an inclusive and development-focused workplace.

Role Summary

The Pastry Chef is responsible for producing high-quality pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates, and other baked items, while also helping shape seasonal dessert menus and maintaining strong cost, quality, and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and present pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates, and baked products to a premium standard.
• Work with the Executive Chef to design seasonal and creative dessert offerings.
• Keep taste, texture, portion size, and presentation consistent across all pastry items.
• Prepare standardized recipes and maintain accurate recipe specifications.
• Calculate and monitor recipe and menu costs to support food cost targets.
• Track pastry-related food expenses, reduce wastage, and introduce cost-efficient practices without affecting quality.
• Oversee stock levels, perform routine inventory checks, and use ingredients efficiently to avoid losses.
• Estimate ingredient needs and raise purchase requests based on operational demand.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP requirements at all times.
• Lead, train, coach, and encourage pastry team members to sustain strong quality and productivity.
• Ensure pastry tools and equipment are used correctly, cared for properly, and maintenance issues are reported promptly.
• Work closely with other kitchen teams to support restaurant service, banquets, buffets, and special functions.
• Keep the work area clean, well-organized, and safe in line with company procedures and policies.

Requirements

• Diploma or certificate in Pastry, Bakery, Culinary Arts, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or in a comparable role within a hotel, resort, or fine-dining environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of pastry making, baking methods, chocolate work, sugar craft, and dessert plating.
• Solid understanding of recipe costing, food cost control, inventory handling, and purchasing processes.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Creative approach with a sharp eye for detail.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to perform well in a busy, fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• Employee benefit card with discounted Accor rates for you and your family worldwide.
• Access to learning programs through Accor Academies to strengthen your skills.
• Opportunities to contribute through corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Career growth prospects, including national and international advancement opportunities.

About Accor

Accor describes itself as more than a global hospitality leader. The company emphasizes individuality, continuous learning, and meaningful work, with a promise of support for personal growth and long-term career development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Accor states that it is an inclusive employer committed to attracting, hiring, and promoting diverse talent.