Overview
Job Purpose
The Cake Artist is a creative and highly skilled professional responsible for designing, crafting, and decorating exceptional custom cakes, pastries, and confections for Printemps Doha. This role is a specialist position focused on 3D, wedding, and customized cakes, requiring advanced artistic and technical skills to create unique, high-quality edible masterpieces that meet and exceed client expectations, reflecting the luxury and artistry of the Printemps brand.
Experience
- Proven experience as a professional Cake Artist or in a similar role within a high-end bakery, luxury hotel, or department store.
- A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of work, with a specialization in 3D, wedding, and customized cakes.
- Culinary degree or certification in baking, pastry arts, or a related field is a plus.
Job Specific Skills
Cake Artistry & Decoration : Mastery of a wide range of decorating techniques, including fondant, buttercream, sugar flowers, edible painting, and sculpting.Baking & Pastry Arts : Strong knowledge of baking principles, ingredient science, and flavor profiles.Design & Creativity : Exceptional design skills with a keen eye for aesthetics, color theory, and composition.Attention to Detail : Meticulous attention to detail and precision in all aspects of cake design and execution.Client Consultation : Ability to consult with clients effectively, listen to their needs, and translate their vision into a tangible product.Personal Attributes
Creative & Artistic : A strong passion for art and a natural talent for creating beautiful and intricate designs.Patient & Calm Under Pressure : Ability to work efficiently and maintain a calm demeanor in a high-pressure environment, especially with demanding client requests and tight deadlines.Collaborative : A team player who works well with others and is open to feedback.Proactive & Self-Motivated : Takes initiative to improve skills, develop new designs, and contribute to the team's success.Communicative : Possesses excellent communication skills to interact with both colleagues and clients.Qualifications
Culinary degree or diploma from a recognized institution.Seniority level
AssociateEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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