Junior Sous Chef - Pastry

About Raffles & Fairmont Doha

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a distinguished brand known for its rich history since 1887, creates culturally rich and respectful luxury hospitality experiences worldwide. Combined with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, operating over 90 properties globally, Raffles & Fairmont Doha represent two iconic luxury brands housed within Katara Towers, delivering tailored, elegant, and sophisticated hospitality to international guests.

Role Overview

We seek a Junior Sous Chef specialized in Pastry to support and manage day-to-day pastry kitchen operations. This role focuses on producing high-quality pastries, breads, desserts, and baked goods adhering strictly to established recipes and presentation standards expected from a luxury hospitality environment. The role involves close collaboration with the Pastry Sous Chef and includes leadership responsibilities such as supervising staff, ensuring smooth workflow, and mentoring junior chefs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and production processes for pastries, desserts, breads, and baked items.
• Maintain consistent quality, taste, presentation, portion control, and recipe compliance.
• Assist in overseeing and supporting the pastry team throughout daily service and operations.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to junior pastry personnel.
• Organize daily mise en place to promote efficient kitchen workflow.
• Contribute to innovation by helping develop new pastry and dessert menu items and special event offerings.
• Monitor inventory levels, supervise stock rotation, and oversee ordering procedures.
• Implement waste control measures and support cost management initiatives.
• Ensure strict compliance with HACCP principles, food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, orderliness, and proper use of kitchen equipment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Holding a diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Baking, Culinary Arts, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of pastry and bakery experience in luxury hotel or resort environments.
• Previous leadership experience in supervising or leading pastry kitchen teams.
• Strong expertise in pastry, baking, chocolate work, desserts, and production techniques.
• Proficient knowledge of HACCP standards, food safety protocols, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a focus on coaching and developing culinary team members.
• Attention to detail, creative approach, and dedication to premium presentation quality.
• Excellent organization and time management skills under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and sustain quality in busy service conditions.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends, public holidays, and during special events.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with internationally recognized luxury hospitality brands is advantageous.
• Commitment to embodying the Raffles & Fairmont brand values in role execution and team interactions.
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive workplace that values individuality and empowers colleagues.

Additional Information

Employee Benefits: Team members enjoy exclusive perks such as complimentary room upgrades, extended stays, discount rates across Raffles & Fairmont properties, and special offers on dining and wellness services.

Core Values: Respect, Excellence, Belonging, Empowerment, and Integrity define the workplace culture, encouraging fairness, connection, inclusiveness, initiative, and trust.

Diversity & Inclusion: Commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where talent from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute.