Located in the former Ministry of Interior building, The Ned Doha offers seven restaurants, 90 bedrooms, event venues, and Ned’s Club, a private members’ club that gives access to spaces including a rooftop terrace, a health club with spa, gym and 30m outdoor pool.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Chef specializing in both Turkish and Arabic-style baklava for The Ned Doha, the ideal candidate will demonstrate mastery in creating exceptional baklava from scratch, including the ability to prepare authentic hand-made filo pastry. The role requires working independently and efficiently, with experience handling high-volume production while maintaining impeccable standards.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare authentic Turkish and Arabic-style baklava from start to finish, including making filo pastry in-house.
- Manage large-batch production for commercial sales without compromising on quality or presentation.
- High volume production during festivities (Ramadan etc….)
- Work alone and as part of a team in the kitchen while maintaining an organized and clean environment.
- Ensure strict compliance with HACCP guidelines and best practices for food safety and hygiene.
- Understand and uphold the standards of a 5-star hotel or luxury food establishment in all aspects of food preparation, presentation, grooming standard and service.
- Maintain inventory, order supplies as needed, and minimize waste to control costs
- Innovate and suggest new variations of traditional baklava to enhance the menu.
Qualifications & Competencies:
- Proven experience making both Turkish and Arabic baklava, including filo pastry preparation from scratch.
- Demonstrated ability to handle high-volume production with consistent quality.
- In-depth knowledge of HACCP safety procedures and commitment to food safety regulations.
- Familiarity with the operational standards of 5-star hotels or luxury establishments.
- Ability to work independently and manage all stages of pastry production.
- Attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for maintaining culinary excellence.
- Ability to take direction from the Executive Pastry Chef & Executive Chef
What’s In It for you?
- One of the most iconic place to be and work
- Amazing learning and development program
- Discounted rates at The Ned Doha
- Fantastic career growth opportunities
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