Bakery / Pastry Executive Chef Eur.

Green Umbrella Recruitment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Umbrella Recruitment is seeking a BakeryChef in Muscat, Oman, to oversee daily bakery production, ensure high-quality products, and uphold RCA brand standards. You will lead a bakery team, manage hygiene, and control costs while delivering exceptional baked goods.

The role involves developing recipes, maintaining HACCP compliance, planning production from forecasts, and coordinating with suppliers for quality ingredients and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry or related field.
• Certification in Food Safety / HACCP is mandatory.
• Additional certifications in Pastry Arts or Artisan Baking are an advantage.
• Formal training from a recognized culinary institute is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bakery production including bread, pastries, cakes, and desserts to ensure high quality and consistency.
• Develop, standardize, and document recipes and baking procedures.
• Lead, train and mentor bakery staff; manage staff schedules and workload distribution.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards (HACCP) and monitor equipment, storage, and cleanliness.
• Plan daily production based on demand forecasts and sales trends; coordinate with kitchen and service teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality ingredients and competitive pricing; minimize waste.

Skills

Bakery production management

Recipe development

Quality control

HACCP / food safety knowledge

Cost control

Team leadership

Menu development

Operational planning

Education

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry

Food Safety / HACCP certification

Pastry arts certification (advantage)

Job description

Job Description

JobSummary:

The BakeryChef is responsible for overseeing all bakery production, ensuring high-qualityproducts, consistency, and innovation. This role involves managing dailyoperations, leading the bakery team, maintaining hygiene standards, andcontrolling costs while delivering exceptional baked goods aligned with RCA’sbrand standards.

KeyResponsibilities:

Production& Quality Control

• Oversee dailypreparation and baking of bread, pastries, cakes, and desserts
• Ensureconsistency in taste, presentation, and quality standards
• Develop,standardize, and document recipes and baking procedures
• Monitor productfreshness, shelf-life, and proper storage practices

MenuDevelopment

• Create andintroduce new bakery items and seasonal offerings
• Innovate withmarket trends while maintaining RCA brand identity
• Adjust recipesbased on customer feedback, sales trends, and cost efficiency

TeamLeadership

• Supervise,train, and mentor bakery staff
• Prepare staffschedules and manage workload distribution
• Foster apositive, disciplined, and high-performance work environment
• Manage stocklevels of ingredients and bakery supplies
• Coordinate withsuppliers to ensure quality and competitive pricing
• Minimize wasteand maintain strict food cost control

Hygiene& Safety

• Ensure fullcompliance with food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP)
• Maintaincleanliness and organization of all bakery areas
• Conduct routinechecks on equipment, storage, and hygiene practices

OperationalManagement

• Plan dailyproduction based on demand forecasts and sales trends
• Coordinate withkitchen sections and service teams for smooth operations
• Ensure timelypreparation and delivery of all bakery orders

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Diploma orDegree in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or related field
• Certification inFood Safety / HACCP is mandatory
• Additionalcertifications in Pastry Arts or Artisan Baking are an advantage
• Formal trainingfrom a recognized culinary institute is preferred
• Strong knowledgeof baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment
• Creativity andpassion for product development
• Strongunderstanding of food safety regulations
• Ability to workunder pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellentorganizational and cost-control skills
• Attention todetail and commitment to quality
• Good communication and interpersonal s kills

ExperienceRequired:

Minimum 5years of professional bakery experience in a high-volume or premium bakeryoperation.