Chef Artist
- Full-time
- Job-Category: Culinary
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
Company Description
La Cigale Hotel Managed by Accor is a prestigious five-star luxury hotel situated in the dynamic center of Doha, Qatar. Recognized as a prominent landmark for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers 225 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, nine exceptional dining and entertainment outlets—including two nightlife venues and outdoor seating areas—two modern ballrooms, a 490 sqm gymnasium, a 20-meter indoor swimming pool, and a full-service deluxe spa. Designed as an urban sanctuary, La Cigale blends contemporary sophistication with world-class hospitality. Conveniently located in central Doha, the hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Al Sadd Metro Station and a 30-minute drive from Hamad International Airport, offering seamless access to the city’s commercial and cultural hubs. As part of Accor, a global leader in hospitality, La Cigale Hotel is committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences while fostering an inclusive and growth-driven environment for its team.
What is in it for you:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
- Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.
Why work for Accor?
- We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
Job Description
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Additional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world; dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
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