Pastry Chef

Avanta Works; Muscat; On-site; OMR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end restaurant in Muscat is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to oversee all baked goods and desserts. The role includes leading a team of cooks and bakers, creating unique recipes, and ensuring high standards of quality. Applicants should have proven pastry experience, excellent leadership skills, and a culinary degree preferred. A competitive salary of $1600 per month plus benefits is offered for this full-time position.

Benefits

Health insurance

Annual leave

Staff meals

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a head pastry chef or similar role in a high-end restaurant setting.
• Knowledgeable in various pastry techniques including baking, decorating, chocolate work, etc.
• Excellent time management skills to meet production deadlines without compromising quality.
• Ability to lead a team effectively while fostering a positive work environment.
• Strong understanding of food cost control measures.
• Attention to detail and creativity in recipe development.
• Fluent in English (knowledge of Arabic is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Develop and create new dessert and pastry recipes that align with the restaurant's concept.
• Manage inventory and ordering of ingredients to maintain quality and freshness.
• Oversee the production of pastries, breads, cakes, and other desserts.
• Train and mentor pastry cooks and bakers on proper techniques and procedures.
• Monitor food cost to ensure profitability while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with other chefs to create cohesive menus.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Time management

Team leadership

Food cost control

Attention to detail

Creativity in recipe development

Fluent in English

Education

Culinary school degree or certification

Job description

Head Pastry Chef

As a Head Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the production of all baked goods and desserts in our high-end restaurant in Muscat. Your creativity and expertise in pastry making will be essential in creating and maintaining the high standards expected from our establishment. You will lead a team of pastry cooks and bakers, ensuring their training, productivity, and quality of work meets our requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create new dessert and pastry recipes that align with our restaurant's concept
• Manage inventory and ordering of ingredients to maintain quality and freshness
• Oversee the production of pastries, breads, cakes, and other desserts
• Train and mentor pastry cooks and bakers on proper techniques and procedures
• Monitor food cost to ensure profitability while maintaining high‑quality standards
• Collaborate with other chefs to create cohesive menus
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry kitchen

Requirements

• Proven experience as a head pastry chef or similar role in a high‑end restaurant setting
• Knowledgeable in various pastry techniques including baking, decorating, chocolate work, etc.
• Excellent time management skills to meet production deadlines without compromising quality
• Ability to lead a team effectively while fostering a positive work environment
• Strong understanding of food cost control measures
• Attention to detail and creativity in recipe development
• Fluent in English (knowledge of Arabic is a plus)
• Degree or certification from culinary school preferred

Salary

We offer a competitive salary of 1600$ per month for this full‑time position. Additional benefits include health insurance, annual leave, staff meals, etc.

Location

This position is located in Muscat, Oman. The city offers a vibrant mix of modern amenities and traditional culture with beautiful beaches, historic sites, and delicious cuisine. Our restaurant is centrally located for easy access to all that Muscat has to offer.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all nationalities. If you are a passionate and talented pastry chef with a desire to lead and create, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.