Head Baker & Production Leader - Artisan Bread & Pastry

La Cabra; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

La Cabra in Muscat is seeking a Head Baker to oversee all bakery production, lead a multicultural team, and scale operations without compromising craftsmanship. You will mentor staff, drive innovation in recipes and processes, and partner withRetail/Marketing to plan launches.

The role demands hands-on artistry and strategic leadership in a premium bakery environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in baking with at least 2 years in leadership, strong knowledge of artisan breads and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional baking experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in artisan bread and viennoiserie (laminated doughs, sourdough).
• Proven ability to lead and train diverse teams in high-volume environments.
• Strong understanding of ingredient sourcing and bakery science.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bakery operations to meet demand and quality.
• Supervise bread, viennoiserie, and pastry production per recipes and brand guidelines.
• Oversee product development and seasonal items.
• Ensure consistency of standards across shifts and locations.
• Manage inventory and collaborate with procurement for sourcing.
• Recruit, train, and mentor bakery staff; build training programs.
• Implement scheduling and labor planning for efficiency.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with Retail and Marketing on launches and seasonal menus.
• Provide input on equipment needs and bakery layout.

Skills

Leadership

Bakery operations

Team management

Recipe development

Quality control

Production planning

Notion (tech tools)

Tools

Notion

Job description

La Cabra in Muscat is seeking a Head Baker to oversee all bakery production, lead a multicultural team, and scale operations without compromising craftsmanship. You will mentor staff, drive innovation in recipes and processes, and partner withRetail/Marketing to plan launches.

The role demands hands-on artistry and strategic leadership in a premium bakery environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in baking with at least 2 years in leadership, strong knowledge of artisan breads and