Commis Pastry

About the role

This opportunity is with IHG Hotels & Resorts in Doha, Qatar, within a hospitality environment that focuses on delivering warm, personalized guest experiences. The property sits in a major business area of Doha, close to banks, the city’s museum district, Souk Waqif, and only a short drive or shuttle ride from Hamad International Airport. The hotel complex includes 378 guestrooms and suites at Crowne Plaza and 307 guestrooms at Holiday Inn, both equipped with modern comforts and high-speed Wi‑Fi.

What you will do

• Prepare pastry items for guest orders while maintaining consistent quality and following recipe cards, portion control, production standards, and presentation expectations.
• Complete mise en place and organize the station for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Begin advance-prepared items as needed, while avoiding overproduction beyond forecast demand.
• Use, care for, and clean kitchen tools and equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, and flat-top grills.
• Label food containers with dates, follow stock rotation practices, and keep all perishables at the correct temperature.
• Maintain strong daily preparation standards with consistent quality across all items.
• Stay current on new ingredients, recipes, and preparation methods.
• Operate electrical and mechanical kitchen equipment safely and follow all required precautions.
• Immediately inform the supervisor about hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment needing repair or maintenance.

What you need

• Basic and locally required food hygiene certifications.
• A culinary certificate is preferred.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a basic culinary role, ideally in a similar type of operation.
• Working knowledge of fundamental culinary techniques and professional grooming standards.
• Good spoken and written English communication skills.

Additional information

The organization offers a competitive salary, a full uniform, room discounts, and access to strong training support. It also promotes an inclusive workplace where people from different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are welcomed and respected. Employees are encouraged to grow, contribute meaningfully, and build a career path in a collaborative environment. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. It also emphasizes trust, support, acceptance, and wellbeing inside and outside of work. Applicants who do not match every requirement are still encouraged to apply if they believe they are a suitable fit.