Lolla Houidi

Head pastry chef trained in French and American pastry with several years of experience in production kitchens and retail shops. Proficient in a wide range of techniques including entremets, yule logs, thin tarts, macarons, tiramisu, trompe l'œil, plated desserts, cookies, artistic showpieces, cake design, and viennoiseries. Passionate about innovation and seasonal produce.

Trained in food hygiene and safety (MAPAQ). Seeking a new opportunity in a stimulating environment where creativity, rigor, and a passion for pastry are valued.

Head Pastry Chef - Iga - Matane

(2025-12 - 2026-12)

• Prepare and produce pastries, desserts, cakes, viennoiseries, and breads
• Create new recipes
• Plan and organize the pastry department's work
• Assemble and stock display cases
• Ensure merchandise rotation and date control
• Participate in inventory management and goods receiving
• Prepare, package, and label pastry products

Head Pastry Chef - Boulangerie Toujours dimanche - Québec, Matane

(2023-04 - 2024-01)

• Manage daily production while adhering to recipes and hygiene standards
• Supervise the pastry team and lead ongoing training
• Manage ingredient inventory and place necessary orders
• Create recipes and decorate custom cakes
• Develop new product ideas for the pastry shop

Pastry Chef - Le vivier - Québec, Matane

(2024-01 - 2024-10)

• Collaborate with management to develop new recipes and menus
• Control the quality of finished products and verify their presentation

Pastry Chef - Restaurant Italien au sein de l'enseigne Via Mercato - Marsa, Tunis

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Creation of new tiramisu variations – pistachio tiramisu, chocolate tiramisu
• Prepare entremets
• Kitchen mise en place
• Creation of plated desserts
• Testing and improving recipes to ensure product quality

Pastry Chef - Restaurant et pâtisserie au sein de l'Enseigne Croquembouche - Lac, Tunis

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Craft Tunisian and French pastries, viennoiseries, and dry cookies
• Birthday cakes
• Wedding cakes

Pastry Chef - Pâtisserie lolita - La Goulette, Tunis

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

• Create unique pastries based on client specifications
• Design custom and creative cakes and pastries for events

Pastry Chef - Pâtisserie La Tunisoise - Tunis

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

Apprenticeship periods

Pastry Chef - Enseigne Gourmandise - Tunis

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

Professional Internship

BTP Diploma in Pastry - Pastry, specialty in pastry qualification techniques - Centre de formations des arts et métiers de Tunis (2013-01 - 2015-12)

Diploma - Design - École Supérieure des sciences et Technologies du Design (ESSTD) (2010-01 - 2012-12)

Literary Baccalaureate - Literary - Lycée secondaire El Jazira - Bab El Bhar (2009-12)