Baker Commis - Six Senses Zighy Bay

InterContinental Hotels Group; Oman; On-site; OMR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Oman seeks a Commis Baker with expertise in Moroccan pastries and breads. The role involves preparing traditional recipes, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, and contributing to a culinary team. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience and a hospitality diploma is preferred. Excellent English proficiency and flexibility to work in a remote setting are required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in Moroccan bakery and pastry, ideally in luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge in preparing traditional Moroccan breads, pastries, and sweets.
• Food service permit or health/food handler certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of traditional Moroccan breads and pastries.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Skills

Traditional Moroccan baking

Food safety

Kitchen organization

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality diploma/degree

Job description

Overview

As Commis Baker, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

Responsibilities

As Commis Baker with Moroccan bakery and pastry expertise, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:

• Prepare and bake a variety of traditional Moroccan breads and pastries such as msemen, batbout, khobz, harcha, krachel, chebakia, briouat, and almond-based sweets.
• Adapt authentic Moroccan recipes while ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form doughs and batters, ensuring the right use of spices, honey, nuts, and local flavors that characterize Moroccan baking.
• Roll, cut, and shape doughs; prepare fillings and toppings using authentic Moroccan techniques.
• Bake in both modern ovens and traditional styles where required, ensuring products meet Six Senses quality standards.
• Mix icings, syrups, and honey-based toppings; decorate pastries and breads according to Moroccan traditions.
• Use a variety of kitchen tools, including mixers, pans, rolling pins, and Moroccan clay/stone baking methods where applicable.
• Ensure 100% responsibility for the quality of products served and comply consistently with standard portion sizes, methods, and hygiene guidelines.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of Moroccan bakery items for smooth service periods.
• Follow proper presentation and garnish standards for all breads, pastries, and desserts.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen organization.
• Be flexible and ready to work in other sections when necessary.
• Uphold Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation.
• Attend training sessions, meetings, and actively contribute to the culinary team.
• Perform any additional tasks given to me by my supervisor/management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1–3 years’ experience in Moroccan bakery and pastry, ideally in a luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on skills in preparing traditional Moroccan breads, pastries, and sweets.
• Understanding of the farm-to-table concept, with ability to incorporate local and seasonal ingredients into Moroccan baking.
• Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized school is preferred.
• Food service permit or valid health/food handler certification as required by local or state government agency.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, and ability to live in a remote location for extended periods of time on single status.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Commis Baker at Six Senses Zighy Bay. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Zighy Bay is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.