Executive Pastry Chef (Pre Opening Team -Kimpton Al Rowda Doha)

Job Description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the original boutique hotel company, which pioneered the concept of unique, distinctive, design-forward hotels in SanFrancisco, California before expanding worldwide. Anchored in one-of-a-kind experiences, Kimpton spaces and experiences center on our guests, offering an inspiring design that evokes curiosity to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered, so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted, and ridiculously personal. Our mission is to be the best-loved hotel and Restaurant Company through the common belief that heartfelt connections make people?s lives better. Our colleagues are empowered and encouraged to act from the heart, to go above and beyond to create ?ridiculously personal? experiences for each other and our guests. Were looking for passionate, high-spirited individuals to join the pre-opening team at Kimpton Doha, the very first Kimpton hotel in the Middle East. The ideal Kimpton team member has an inclusive spirit who embraces individuality and can cultivate a work environment that?s a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Our hotel is only as good as the people it employs so if you?re passionate, focused and driven, live for making every guest?s experience ?ridiculously personal? and creating unforgettable moments, then we invite you to join the Kimpton tribe. Located in the heart of Doha Old Town, Kimpton Al Rowda Doha will be the first Kimpton in the Middle East bringing the brand?s playful energy, infectious personality, and unique design style to this charming and vibrant area of town. Just a stone?s throw from the many favorite sights of the Qatari capital, the hotel will welcome guests and locals to experience its 283 guest rooms, including suites and serviced apartments, and to enjoy a multitude of unique dining options.As the Executive Pastry Chef, you will manage all aspects of the Pastry Kitchen of the hotel. You will supervise the preparation, baking and finishing of desserts, breads and baked goods in accordance to the departmental quality standards. You will manage the operation of the kitchen, including food preparation and quality, physical maintenance, and inventory functions to ensure hotel quality standards and revenue goals are met and food and supply costs are controlled.Ideally, youll have some or all of the following competencies and experience were looking for:? 2-5 years of experience as an Executive Pastry Chef or similar in a luxury hotel and/or resort covering all aspects of pastry in buffet, lounge, cafe, banquet and catering operations? Experience in the Middle East in a hotel with large F&B operations ? Experience in chocolates? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills? A degree or certificate in culinary or equivalent? Ability to lead a large team? Working knowledge of computer systems including MS Office? Luxury and lifestyle experience is preferred? Pre-Opening experience is an advantage

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