Elevate your culinary career as a Demi Chef de Partie – Chocolatier at Accor in Doha, where you will master the art of crafting luxurious chocolate products and desserts. You will be a vital part of the pastry kitchen, responsible for designing high-quality chocolates, pralines, truffles, and showpieces that showcase creativity and precision. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with Executive Chefs and pastry teams to create signature chocolate offerings that enhance the guest experience.
Job Location: Doha, Qatar
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Industry: Hospitality
Job Function: Culinary – Chocolatier and Pastry Arts
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities:
Chocolate Production & Artisanal Creations:
- Craft high-quality chocolates, pralines, truffles, bonbons, and molded chocolates using premium ingredients.
- Create chocolate-based desserts, including cakes, mousses, pastries, and plated desserts.
- Design unique chocolate sculptures and showpieces for hotel displays, buffets, and special events.
- Ensure perfect tempering of chocolate to achieve glossy, crisp textures and superior taste.
- Experiment with new flavors, textures, and techniques to innovate the chocolate menu.
Recipe Development & Innovation:
- Design and develop new chocolate products, seasonal specials, and limited-edition collections.
- Collaborate with Pastry Chefs and Executive Chefs to create signature chocolate items for hotel menus.
- Research global chocolate trends and incorporate innovative ideas into the chocolate offerings.
Quality Control & Standards:
- Maintain high standards in all chocolate creations, ensuring consistency in taste, appearance, and texture.
- Conduct regular tasting sessions to ensure flavor balance and excellence.
- Source and use the finest cocoa beans, couverture chocolates, and natural ingredients.
- Adhere to strict hygiene, food safety, and sanitation protocols in chocolate production.
Special Events & Guest Experience:
- Design and execute custom chocolate displays, amenities, and edible gifts for VIP guests, weddings, and corporate events.
- Host chocolate-making demonstrations, tasting sessions, and masterclasses for hotel guests.
- Support the hotel’s retail and gifting program, ensuring attractive packaging and presentation of chocolate products.
Inventory Management & Cost Control:
- Manage ingredient inventory, ensuring proper storage and minimal waste.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to source the best chocolate and confectionery supplies.
- Control production costs while maintaining premium quality standards.
- Monitor equipment maintenance to ensure optimal condition for all chocolate-making tools.
Team Collaboration & Training:
- Train and mentor junior pastry chefs or chocolatiers in advanced chocolate techniques.
- Collaborate with banquet and event teams to create custom chocolate experiences for special occasions.
- Assist in plating and final presentation of chocolate desserts in the hotel’s restaurants and cafés.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a pastry kitchen, with a proven track record in luxury hotels or restaurants.
- Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification in pastry arts is preferred.
- Strong technical skills in chocolate and pastry preparation, including advanced techniques and plating styles.
- Creativity and attention to detail in recipe development and presentation.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
- Proficiency in English is required.
What We Offer:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide.
- Learning programs through Accor Academies with opportunities to earn professional qualifications.
- Career growth within the property and international mobility within Accor\'s global network.
- Opportunity to contribute to local community initiatives through Accor’s Corporate Social Responsibility programs, including Planet 21.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages diversity and professional development.
About the company
We are Accor
We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating memorable experiences for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and our integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services, and expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world.
We are dedicated to meeting all desires and needs, reinventing the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments – from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts.
Because we care for millions of guests worldwide, each of our hotels is a unique world where every action counts. We strive to make a positive impact both locally and globally, ensuring that hospitality benefits everyone.