Pastry Chef

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to lead their pastry kitchen. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for all operational, administrative, and financial aspects of the pastry and bakery production. Your expertise will drive menu planning, maintain high standards of quality, and foster a culture of teamwork and excellence. Join a prestigious hotel group known for its luxurious experiences and exceptional service, where your culinary skills will shine and contribute to memorable guest moments. If you are passionate about pastry and thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-end kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of pastry techniques and trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational aspects of the pastry kitchen, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate on menu planning and maintain high standards in food presentation.
• Lead and train the kitchen team while managing performance and schedules.

Skills

Recipe Accuracy

Team Leadership

Menu Planning

Food Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Hotel Management

Job description

Bachelor of Hotel Management (Hotel Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Pastry Chef

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a Pastry Chef to join our Kitchen team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts, and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

About the job

The Pastry Chef will assume full responsibility for all related operational, administrative, and financial aspects of the Main Pastry & Bakery Production Kitchens (including Banquet, In-Room Dining, Mandarin Cake Shop & Lounges) related to Mandarin Oriental, Muscat. The Pastry Chef reports to the Executive Chef.

As Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Ensure strong coordination between Outlets and Main Production Pastry/Bakery kitchens for smooth operations and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Managers and Executive Chef on menu planning, pricing, promotions, and seasonal updates to meet market demand and boost revenue.
• Maintain high standards in recipe accuracy, presentation, and authentic preparation per Executive Chef guidelines.
• Monitor ingredient quality and recipe consistency; support POS accuracy and menu setup.
• Review guest feedback and audit reports to drive food quality improvements in coordination with Restaurant Managers.
• Lead, train, and schedule the team effectively, ensuring alignment with labor budgets and business volume.
• Support training efforts with Learning & Development, including hands-on and classroom sessions.
• Plan manpower, equipment, and supply needs based on forecasts; maintain cleaning schedules and food safety compliance.
• Conduct regular kitchen checks and ensure equipment maintenance, hygiene, and buffet display standards.
• Uphold grooming standards and guest service excellence, personally handling special requests and dietary needs.
• Foster teamwork, open communication, and a culture of WOW guest moments in collaboration with Restaurant Managers.
• Manage team performance, disciplinary actions, and maintain accurate leave and public holiday records.
• Keep recipe costings updated and aligned with selling prices; support inventory and market list management.
• Analyze P&L, food costs, and menu performance; apply improvements as needed.
• Follow accounting procedures; assist Banquets and outside catering when required.
• Stay current with global pastry trends and lead festive or promotional event planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Company Industry

• Hotels
• Hospitality

Department / Functional Area

• Chefs
• F&B
• Front Desk

Keywords

• Pastry Chef