Executive Pastry Chef at The Apurva Kempinski Bali

Kempinski; Kuta Selatan; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Apurva Kempinski Bali is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery operations in a premium, five‑star setting on Bali island. You will supervise pastry staff, craft innovative menus for outlets and banquets, and uphold the highest culinary standards aligned with guest expectations.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will manage costing, training, and budgeting while ensuring HACCP and OH&S compliance across the pastry kitchen.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in kitchen management role, preferably with an international 5* hotel chain.
• 10+ years pastry kitchen experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Pastry/Bakery kitchen staff and operations.
• Create new pastry and dessert menus for restaurant outlets and banquets, including tastings, photos, and costing.
• Establish culinary standards for Pastry/Bakery aligned with target market needs.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date operations manuals for all pastry production and stewarding, with accurate costing of dishes.
• Monitor, cost, and portion control for pastry items; ensure compliance with hotel standards and SOPs.
• Oversee food purchasing for pastry and bakery; liaise with Chief Steward to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Coordinate training needs analysis for kitchen staff and implement programs; participate in performance appraisals.
• Assist in budgeting for the department and in preparing the annual departmental budget.
• Ensure OH&S compliance and safety procedures in the pastry kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen management

Pastry experience

Dessert plating

Banqueting experience

MS Office

Job description

Executive Pastry Chef at The Apurva Kempinski Bali

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: Kitchen

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Indonesia - Bali

Reporting To: Executive Chef

Description

Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees responsible for the preparation and presentation of a wide range of cakes, pastries, desserts, petits fours and breads that meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all employees in the Pastry/Bakery kitchen.
• Create new pastry and dessert menus for all restaurant outlets and banquets, conduct tastings and presentations with photos and costing.
• Establish culinary standards specific for Pastry/Bakery which meet the need of the target market.
• Develop and maintain up-dated operations manuals for all food production and Stewarding sections and make recipes and maintain up-dated and accurate costing of all Pastry dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.
• Supervise the Pastry kitchen staff in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s food and beverage standards and standardized menu guidelines.
• Oversee all matters related to food purchasing for pastry and bakery.
• Check food preparation, individual costs, quality, quantity inventories and portion control on a daily basis.
• Liaise with the Chief Steward in order to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained in all areas of the Pastry/Bakery kitchen, such as machinery and small kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.
• Work with Executive Chef and Director of People Services to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive and assist in planning for future staffing needs.
• Ensure training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs.
• Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines.
• Coach, counsel and discipline staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
• Work with Executive Chef in the preparation and management of the department’s budget.
• Assist in coordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget.
• Control and monitor departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget.
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
• Implement and practice HACCP.
• Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 5 years in kitchen management role, preferably with an international 5* Hotel chain
• Minimum 10 years (pastry) kitchen experience
• High-end refined dessert platter and Boutique pastry experiences
• Banqueting experience is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office