Lead Pastry Chef: Innovative Desserts & Banquets

Tanqeeb; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Hotel room discounts

Extensive training programs

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC is seeking a seasoned Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery operations, crafting desserts, breads, chocolates, and confections for outlets, banquets, meetings, and events. You will mentor the pastry team, maintain consistency in taste and presentation, ensure HACCP and safety standards, control costs, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and seasonal offerings.

This role requires creativity, leadership, and a passion for high-volume hotel operations and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, or related field.
• Professional pastry certification is an advantage.
• HACCP or Food Safety Certification preferred.
• 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.

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 brand standards and hotel quality expectations.
• Produce high-quality breads, viennoiseries, cakes, chocolates, and desserts.
• Develop seasonal, festive, and promotional dessert offerings.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning and events.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control across outlets.
• Support banquet operations with creative dessert presentations for events.
• Introduce new techniques and trends to enhance guest dining experiences.
• Maintain HACCP and food safety standards and sanitation.

Skills

Pastry production

Banquet dessert design

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Menu development

Cost control

Kitchen management systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Pastry Arts Degree

Professional pastry certification

HACCP certification

Tools

Kitchen management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC is seeking a seasoned Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery operations, crafting desserts, breads, chocolates, and confections for outlets, banquets, meetings, and events. You will mentor the pastry team, maintain consistency in taste and presentation, ensure HACCP and safety standards, control costs, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and seasonal offerings.

This role requires creativity, leadership, and a passion for high-volume hotel operations and