French Bakery Chef

About the role

The French Bakery Chef will work full‑time on‑site in Muscat, creating authentic French breads, pastries and cookies for our bakery and restaurant outlets. The role combines creative product development with rigorous production standards to deliver consistent quality and delightful customer experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and bake a range of French‑style breads, pastries and cookies according to established recipes.
• Measure, mix and shape doughs and batters, ensuring precise ingredient ratios and consistent texture.
• Manage daily baking schedules, monitor oven performance and adjust processes to meet peak‑hour demand.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food‑safety standards, conduct regular cleaning and sanitation of work areas.
• Track inventory of raw materials, place orders and minimise waste.
• Collaborate with kitchen and service teams to develop new menu items and respond to customer feedback.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a professional bakery or hotel kitchen, preferably with French or European baking techniques.
• Relevant culinary or bakery certification or diploma is preferred.
• Strong time‑management, attention to detail and ability to work efficiently during busy periods.
• Team‑oriented mindset with good communication skills.

Required skills

• French bakery techniques – bread and pastry production.
• Mixing, shaping and decorating of baked goods.
• Food safety compliance and kitchen hygiene best practices.