**Description:** **Duties and responsibilities related to the Sous Chef - Bakery role:** + Assist the Pastry Chef in leading the daily operations of the bakery, producing a wide variety of artisanal breads, viennoiserie (croissants, danishes), and rolls for all hotel outlets, in-room dining, and banquets. + Supervise, train, and mentor the bakery team (Demi Chefs, Commis), ensuring strict adherence to standardized recipes to guarantee consistency in taste, texture, and presentation. + Manage production schedules to meet the high-volume demands of daily breakfast buffets and events while minimizing overproduction and food waste. + Oversee the intricate processes of dough preparation, fermentation, lamination, and baking, troubleshooting any issues related to temperature, humidity, or yeast activity. + Enforce rigorous HACCP and food safety standards, conducting daily inspections to ensure the bakery, equipment (mixers, proofers, ovens), and storage areas remain impeccably clean and organized. + Monitor ingredient inventory levels, carefully rotating stock (flour, butter, yeast) and assisting with the ordering process to ensure uninterrupted daily production. + Collaborate with the culinary leadership to develop new bread varieties, seasonal baked goods, and specialized items (e.g., gluten-free or keto-friendly breads) to enhance the guest experience. + Evaluate the quality of raw ingredients upon delivery, rejecting any items that do not meet the hotel's luxury standards. **Qualifications:** **Education:** Culinary degree or diploma with a specific focus on Baking and Pastry Arts. **Experience:** Minimum of 3–4 years of experience as a senior baker or Sous Chef in a high-volume luxury hotel, artisan bakery, or upscale catering environment. **Technical Skills:** Deep technical understanding of baking science, including sourdough cultures, yeast fermentation, dough hydration, and complex lamination techniques. **Key Attributes:** Strong leadership and time-management skills, early morning availability, and the physical stamina required for a demanding, fast-paced kitchen environment. **Primary Location:** QA-Doha-Doha **Organization:** Andaz Doha **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Culinary **Req ID:** DOH003101 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.