Lead Pastry Chef for Luxury Hotel Desserts & Events

Kimpton; Oman; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pastry Chef role at IHG Hotels & Resorts drives all pastry and bakery operations, crafting desserts, breads, chocolates and specialty items for outlets, banquets, and events. You will inspire the pastry team, ensure HACCP compliance, maintain consistency, and support the culinary vision with creative seasonal offerings.

Lead a high-volume kitchen, design menus, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to deliver outstanding guest experiences while upholding IHG quality and safety standards

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in culinary arts, pastry arts, or related field.
• Professional pastry certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of pastry experience in hotels or international brands.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory pastry role.
• Experience in banquet production and high-volume hotel operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pastry, bakery, chocolate, and dessert production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the pastry and bakery kitchen.
• Design and develop innovative dessert, pastry, bakery, and confectionery menus.
• Ensure all pastry products meet IHG brand standards and hotel quality expectations.
• Produce high-quality breads, viennoiseries, cakes, chocolates, desserts, and specialty items.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning and special culinary events.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control across all outlets.
• Support banquet operations with creative dessert presentations for conferences, weddings, and events.
• Introduce new techniques and trends to enhance the guest dining experience.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, and local municipality requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the pastry kitchen.
• Monitor food storage, labeling, temperature control, and stock rotation using FIFO principles.
• Conduct regular quality inspections of ingredients and finished products.
• Supervise, train, coach, and motivate the pastry team.
• Prepare work schedules and allocate daily responsibilities.
• Participate in performance evaluations and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, or related field

Professional pastry certification

HACCP or Food Safety Certification

Job description

The Pastry Chef role at IHG Hotels & Resorts drives all pastry and bakery operations, crafting desserts, breads, chocolates and specialty items for outlets, banquets, and events. You will inspire the pastry team, ensure HACCP compliance, maintain consistency, and support the culinary vision with creative seasonal offerings.

Lead a high-volume kitchen, design menus, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to deliver outstanding guest experiences while upholding IHG quality and safety standards