Cake Artist – Junior Sous Chef

About the role

The St. Regis Doha is seeking a talented Cake Artist – Junior Sous Chef to design, prepare and decorate premium cakes and pastries that reflect the hotel’s luxury standards and brand identity.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute custom cake designs for restaurants, banquets and special events.
• Produce high-quality desserts and bakery items for all hotel outlets.
• Ensure visual presentation and taste meet the hotel’s exacting standards.
• Collaborate closely with the pastry team to maintain consistent product quality.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations in the kitchen.
• Support menu development and manage pastry-related ingredients and inventory.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior pastry staff.

Required profile

• Strong skills in cake design, decoration and finishing, including piping, fondant work and sugar art.
• Professional pastry and baking expertise with experience in a high-end hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while handling multiple orders.
• Experience collaborating within a culinary team and clear communication.
• Prior experience in luxury hotels, fine-dining restaurants or high-end patisseries is an advantage.
• Culinary or pastry certification, diploma or equivalent training preferred.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and holidays with a focus on guest satisfaction.

Required skills

• Cake design
• Piping
• Fondant work
• Sugar art
• Pastry baking
• Food safety and hygiene