Accor

Chef Artist

Doha, QatarPosted 1 months ago

Salary
AED 9k–14k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Hospitality & Tourism
Work mode
On site

About the role

La Cigale Hotel Managed by Accor Create artistic fruit and vegetable carvings and buffet displays. Design and produce ice sculptures and carvings for events and special occasions. Prepare and decorate artistic pastries, cakes, desserts, chocolate, and sugar showpieces. Develop creative concepts and themed culinary displays. Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, hygiene, and safety. Work closely with culinary and event teams to deliver projects on time. Develop creative concepts and sketches for ice sculptures and other culinary artwork. Select and prepare suitable ice blocks and use appropriate carving tools and equipment safely. Ensure precision, symmetry, finishing, stability, and visual quality of ice sculptures. Create artistic plating, garnishes, edible decorations, and themed food displays. Collaborate with chefs, pastry teams, event planners, designers, and creative teams to develop complete culinary displays. Experiment with new culinary techniques, textures, colors, shapes, and artistic concepts. Prepare prototypes and samples for new food and ice-carving concepts. Support food styling, photography, demonstrations, exhibitions, and culinary events. Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, presentation, and workmanship. Maintain and safely operate carving tools, kitchen equipment, and other artistic equipment. Manage materials, ingredients, ice blocks, tools, and equipment efficiently. Complete projects within agreed timelines and event schedules.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Chef Artist, Culinary Artist, Fruit Carver, Pastry Artist, Ice Carver, or similar role. Culinary or pastry qualification preferred. Demonstrated practical experience in fruit carving, pastry decoration, and ice carving. Strong artistic and creative abilities with excellent attention to detail. Good knowledge of pastry, dessert, fruit preparation, food presentation, and decorative techniques. Ability to create and interpret artistic designs and sketches. Knowledge of safe handling and operation of carving tools and equipment. Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict event deadlines. Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills. A professional portfolio of fruit carvings, pastry creations, and ice sculptures is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Create artistic fruit and vegetable carvings and buffet displays. Design and produce ice sculptures and carvings for events and special occasions. Prepare and decorate artistic pastries, cakes, desserts, chocolate, and sugar showpieces. Develop creative concepts and themed culinary displays. Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, hygiene, and safety. Work closely with culinary and event teams to deliver projects on time. Develop creative concepts and sketches for ice sculptures and other culinary artwork. Select and prepare suitable ice blocks and use appropriate carving tools and equipment safely. Ensure precision, symmetry, finishing, stability, and visual quality of ice sculptures. Create artistic plating, garnishes, edible decorations, and themed food displays. Collaborate with chefs, pastry teams, event planners, designers, and creative teams to develop complete culinary displays. Experiment with new culinary techniques, textures, colors, shapes, and artistic concepts. Prepare prototypes and samples for new food and ice-carving concepts. Support food styling, photography, demonstrations, exhibitions, and culinary events. Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, presentation, and workmanship. Maintain and safely operate carving tools, kitchen equipment, and other artistic equipment. Manage materials, ingredients, ice blocks, tools, and equipment efficiently. Complete projects within agreed timelines and event schedules.

Skills

  • fruit carving
  • ice carving
  • pastry decoration
  • cake decoration
  • food presentation
  • edible decorations
  • decorative techniques
  • portfolio development
  • sketching and concept design
  • hygiene and food safety
  • knife handling and carving tools
  • team collaboration
  • event coordination
  • creative concept development

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