Commis Pastry

Role Overview

Commis Pastry at IHG Hotels and Resorts, located in Doha's key business district, serving Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn properties.

Company Overview

IHG Hotels and Resorts operates a global hospitality business with over 370,000 colleagues in nearly 100 countries. The Doha property comprises 378 stylish guestrooms and suites at Crowne Plaza and 307 well-appointed guestrooms at Holiday Inn, conveniently located 15 minutes by car or complimentary shuttle from Hamad International Airport, near Museum of Islamic Arts and Souk Waqif.

Role Purpose

Prepare high-quality pastry items and support kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, maintaining consistent standards and ensuring food safety and cleanliness throughout daily preparation and service.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation

• Prepare pastry items according to guest orders following recipe cards and production, portion, and presentation standards.
• Start food items prepared ahead of time, ensuring preparation does not exceed estimated needs.
• Complete mise en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Maintain the highest standards and consistent quality in daily preparation.
• Be familiar with new products, recipes, and preparation techniques.

Kitchen Operations & Equipment

• Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
• Be familiar with the use of all electrical and mechanical equipment in the kitchen.
• Observe safety precautions when handling all equipment.

Food Safety & Storage

• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies.
• Ensure all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Promptly report any hazards, unsafe working conditions, or equipment requiring repair or maintenance to the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Basic and local necessary food hygiene certificates.
• Certificate in culinary (preferred).
• Minimum of 2–3 years in a basic culinary position, preferably in a similar operations style.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of basic culinary techniques.
• Good English communication skills.
• Personal grooming standards.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary.
• Full uniform provided.
• Impressive room discounts.
• Comprehensive training.
• Equal employment opportunities provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
• Inclusive team environment celebrating differences.
• Wellbeing support to help colleagues live their best work-life.