Commis 1 - Pastry

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles & Fairmont Doha as our new Commis 1 - Pasty.

As a Commis 1 – Pastry at Raffles & Fairmont Doha, you will support the pastry team in preparing and presenting high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked products in accordance with the hotel’s standards. You will work closely with Pastry Chefs and other culinary team members to ensure consistent quality, cleanliness, and efficient kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation, baking, decoration, and presentation of pastries and desserts
• Prepare ingredients and perform basic pastry techniques according to recipes and instructions
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and sanitation
• Ensure pastry equipment, workstations, and storage areas are clean and organized
• Follow recipes, portion controls, production schedules, and food-safety procedures
• Assist with mise en place and daily pastry production
• Properly store ingredients and finished products to maintain freshness and quality
• Support the Pastry Chef and senior team members during daily operations and special events
• Minimize food waste through proper handling, storage, and portioning
• Follow hotel policies, HACCP requirements, and workplace safety standards

Qualifications

What will you bring to this role?

• Previous experience or formal training in pastry or bakery is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and equipment
• Good attention to detail and presentation
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced professional kitchen
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior chefs
• Good teamwork, discipline, and hygiene practices
• Culinary or pastry qualification is an advantage
• Embrace the Raffles & Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
• Create an environment where colleagues are empowered, supported and recognized

Additional Information

Employee Benefits
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Our Values

Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.

Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.

Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.

Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.