Junior Sous Chef – Pastry (Doha)

About the role

Flat White Specialty Coffee is seeking a creative Junior Sous Chef – Pastry to support daily pastry production across its Doha outlets. You will work closely with the senior pastry chef, ensuring high‑quality pastries, desserts and baked goods are delivered consistently.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the senior pastry chef in planning and managing daily production according to outlet needs.
• Prepare and oversee pastries, cakes, desserts and baked products, maintaining consistency in taste, texture, presentation and portion size.
• Supervise and guide pastry team members, allocate tasks and monitor production timelines.
• Follow standardized recipes, support recipe development, product trials and seasonal menu introductions.
• Check finished products before dispatch, ensuring proper packaging, storage and handling.
• Monitor ingredient quality, stock levels, shelf life and rotation; communicate purchasing requirements.
• Control food waste, support recipe costing, portion control and efficient ingredient use.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, allergen controls and temperature records in line with company procedures.
• Train junior team members in pastry techniques, equipment use and kitchen safety.
• Coordinate with kitchen and outlet teams to meet daily demand, special orders and event requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of relevant pastry experience, including a supervisory role such as Chef de Partie.
• Experience in a specialty café, hotel, established bakery or central production kitchen.
• Diploma or certification in pastry arts, baking or culinary arts preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication and team‑leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Required skills

• Cake preparation
• Plated desserts
• Pastry preparation
• Baking
• Laminated doughs
• Viennoiserie
• Food safety and HACCP
• Allergen management
• Stock control and rotation