Head Baker

Pt. Teman Sejati Group; Kota Yogyakarta; Remote; IDR 200,000,000 - 320,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pt. Teman Sejati Group is seeking an innovative Head Pastry Chef to lead its remote pastry and dessert division. This fully remote role offers the chance to craft exquisite desserts from your own kitchen while collaborating with a dynamic team.

You will develop new concepts, refine recipes, and ensure the pastry quality across events of varying scales. The ideal candidate brings extensive pastry leadership, baking mastery, and a keen sense for cost control and inventory.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience as a Pastry Chef or Head Pastry Chef.
• Proven ability to lead a remote team.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and ingredients.
• Experience in food costing, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Culinary degree or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute a diverse range of high-quality pastry products, including cakes, tarts, chocolates, and individual desserts.
• Create innovative and visually appealing dessert menus tailored to different event types and client specifications.
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality, taste, and presentation in all baked goods.
• Manage and mentor a remote team of pastry assistants and bakers, providing guidance and feedback.
• Oversee ingredient sourcing, inventory management, and cost control for the pastry department.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations within a remote production environment.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and event planning team to integrate pastry offerings seamlessly into overall event menus.
• Stay updated on the latest pastry trends, techniques, and ingredient innovations.
• Conduct virtual quality control checks and provide detailed instructions for remote baking teams.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Pastry craftsmanship

Baking techniques

Menu concept development

Food costing & inventory

Communication & organization

Virtual collaboration tools

Culinary degree preferred

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Head Pastry Chef

Our client, a renowned culinary service provider, is seeking an innovative and experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead its remote pastry and dessert division. This is a fully remote position, offering the chance to craft exquisite sweet creations from your own kitchen while collaborating with a dynamic team. You will be responsible for developing new dessert concepts, refining existing recipes, and overseeing the quality and consistency of all pastry products. This role demands creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of baking science, along with the ability to manage a remote team effectively. You will play a crucial role in shaping our client's sweet offerings, from elegant plated desserts to bespoke celebration cakes, for events across various scales.

About the Role

Our client, a renowned culinary service provider, is seeking an innovative and experienced Head Pastry Chef to lead its remote pastry and dessert division. This is a fully remote position, offering the chance to craft exquisite sweet creations from your own kitchen while collaborating with a dynamic team. You will be responsible for developing new dessert concepts, refining existing recipes, and overseeing the quality and consistency of all pastry products. This role demands creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of baking science, along with the ability to manage a remote team effectively. You will play a crucial role in shaping our client's sweet offerings, from elegant plated desserts to bespoke celebration cakes, for events across various scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute a diverse range of high-quality pastry products, including cakes, tarts, chocolates, and individual desserts.
• Create innovative and visually appealing dessert menus tailored to different event types and client specifications.
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality, taste, and presentation in all baked goods.
• Manage and mentor a remote team of pastry assistants and bakers, providing guidance and feedback.
• Oversee ingredient sourcing, inventory management, and cost control for the pastry department.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations within a remote production environment.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and event planning team to integrate pastry offerings seamlessly into overall event menus.
• Stay updated on the latest pastry trends, techniques, and ingredient innovations.
• Conduct virtual quality control checks and provide detailed instructions for remote baking teams.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience as a Pastry Chef, Head Pastry Chef, or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing creative and technically sound pastry work.
• In-depth knowledge of baking and pastry techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a remote team, fostering collaboration and productivity.
• Exceptional creativity and a passion for developing unique dessert concepts.
• Strong understanding of food costing, inventory management, and waste reduction.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in virtual communication and collaboration tools.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification is preferred.