Arbi Mohamed Blaiech
Doha,Qatar
Summary
Accomplished Pastry Chef with expertise in Viennoiseries, Gâteaux and development of new menu items. Hardworking, dedicated and knowledgeable professional with exacting standards for food quality and presentation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
Brioche & Baguette Artesian Bakery
01.2018 - Current
- Monitored baking ingredient stocks and replenished items to maintain sufficient quantities for pastry production
- Maintained pastry-making equipment in good working order and replaced machinery when required to meet quality standards
- Trained and mentored team of apprentice bakers to maintain product quality and restaurant reputation
- Operated clean pastry cooking station and complied with applicable health and safety standards
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, and use of kitchen supplies
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets
- Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies for production of cakes, pastries and desserts
- Cycled menus to keep offerings fresh and interesting for customers
- Supervised and enhanced work of 30-person team
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
Pastry Sous Chef
Pâtisserie Wahbi
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality
- Planned and directed high-volume pastry preparation in fast-paced environment
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques
- Assisted with menu development and planning
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
Pastry Chef De Partie
Patisserie Rayhana
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets
- Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies for production of cakes, pastries and desserts
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards
- Created unique daily specials to drive business growth
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients
- Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
Commis, Assistant
Pâtisserie Wahbi
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events
- Affiliations, of MOF Jerome Chaucesse - Masterclass for Irca Chocolate - Qatar
Education
Baking And Pastry Arts - Pastry Arts Petit Gâteaux
Institut National De La Boulangerie Patisserie
France06.2018
Baking And Pastry Arts - Viennoiseries
Institut National De La Boulangerie Patisserie
France06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Sport Teaching
INEPS
Tunisia06.2011
Skills
- Recipe Development
- Ingredient Sourcing
- Presentation Management
- Plating
- Glazing and Icing Application
- Recipe Creation
- Icings and Fondant
- Inventory Rotation
- Catering Understanding
- Pastry Preparation
- Dessert Preparation
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Sanitation practices
- Quality control
- Pastry techniques
- Dough handling
- Ingredient knowledge
- Creativity and innovation
- Adaptability
- Training staff
- Precision measuring
- Flavor pairing
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Baking science
- Kitchen Safety
- Food Safety
- Team Cooperation
- Languages
- French
- Native or Bilingual
- English
- Full Professional
- Arabic
Affiliations
- Assistant of MOF Jerome Chaucesse - Masterclass for Irca Chocolate - Qatar
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Brioche & Baguette Artesian Bakery
01.2018 - Current
Pastry Sous Chef
Pâtisserie Wahbi
01.2013 - 12.2017
Pastry Chef De Partie
Patisserie Rayhana
01.2008 - 12.2012
Commis, Assistant
Pâtisserie Wahbi
01.2005 - 12.2007
Baking And Pastry Arts - Pastry Arts Petit Gâteaux
Institut National De La Boulangerie Patisserie
Baking And Pastry Arts - Viennoiseries
Institut National De La Boulangerie Patisserie
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Sport Teaching
INEPS
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