Head Baker

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Muscat; On-site; OMR 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Training programs

Wellbeing support

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Muscat, Oman is seeking a Head Baker to oversee bakery operations and uphold the highest standards for breads, pastries, and desserts. You will plan daily production, manage a team, and develop seasonal menu items that align with our luxury hotel brand.

The role requires proven head baker or pastry chef experience in premium settings, strong baking knowledge, and leadership skills to inspire colleagues and maintain exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Baker or Pastry Chef in luxury hotel or fine dining.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and pastry arts.
• Certification from culinary school or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bakery operations and ensure high quality breads, pastries, and desserts.
• Plan and execute daily baking production schedules.
• Create and innovate recipes aligned with hotel standards and guest preferences.

Skills

Head Baker

Pastry Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

About Us

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.

Your Day to Day

As the Head Baker, you will oversee all bakery operations, ensuring the highest quality of breads, pastries, and desserts. Your creativity, expertise, and attention to detail will contribute to the continued success and reputation of our property. You will plan and execute daily baking production schedules to meet operational needs and maintain freshness. You will also create and innovate recipes for breads, pastries, and desserts that align with our hotel's standards and guest preferences.

What We Need From You

• Proven experience as a Head Baker, Pastry Chef, or similar role in a luxury hotel, bakery, or high-end restaurant
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and pastry arts
• Creative flair with the ability to develop and execute new and seasonal menu items
• Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Certification from a culinary school or apprenticeship program is preferred

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our my Wellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.