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With the strategic rapid growth of our luxury brands in Qatar at IHG Hotels and Resorts, we are looking for a seasoned Chef De Partie - Bakery with luxury and lifestyle brand hotel experiences to join our team in Doha.

Just a stone’s throw from the many favourite 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.

Your role will be included but not limited to:

• Lead the bakery section, managing the preparation, production, and presentation of breads, desserts, and other baked goods.

• Supervise and train junior chefs, pastry cooks, and apprentices, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative team environment.

• Oversee daily mise-en-place, ensuring that all ingredients and equipment are prepared and available for service.

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of ingredients and supplies, placing orders as needed to ensure consistent availability.

• Ensure all dishes and baked goods are prepared to the highest quality and presentation standards.

• Adhere to and enforce strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in the kitchen.

• Collaborate with the Head Chef and other kitchen sections to ensure smooth operations and a cohesive culinary experience.

• Manage food costs by minimizing waste, optimizing portion control, and utilizing leftovers creatively.

• Participate in menu planning, offering creative input and contributing to the development of seasonal and special event menus.

• Ensure that all kitchen equipment in the Pastry & Bakery section is properly maintained and report any issues to the maintenance team.

Ideally, you should possess some or all the following qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in bakery kitchen preferably within a hotel or upscale restaurant.

• Diploma or certification in culinary arts, pastry, and bakery, or a related field is essential.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and motivate a team, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.

• Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the operational needs of the kitchen.

• Ability to quickly and efficiently address any issues that arise in the kitchen, ensuring smooth operations.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively liaise with team members, management, and other departments.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.