Head Pastry Chef

Skavana Consumer Partners; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 279,000,000 - 502,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Skavana Consumer Partners in Jakarta is seeking a highly driven Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry kitchen, elevate product quality, and drive culinary innovation across the menu.

You will oversee daily operations, develop seasonal pastries, ensure consistency and cost efficiency, train the pastry team, and collaborate with management on menu direction. A background in hotel, fine dining, or premium bakery is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef.
• Proven leadership experience managing kitchen teams.
• Background in a reputable hotel, fine dining restaurant, or premium bakery is highly preferred.
• Strong expertise in Research & Development (R&D), including creating, testing, and standardizing recipes for consistency and scalability.
• Deep knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques, and food safety standards.
• Ability to develop and execute innovative pastry concepts while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Experience in preparing or developing traditional/local cuisine is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of the pastry kitchen.
• Develop new pastry products and seasonal menu offerings.
• Ensure consistency, quality control, and cost efficiency in production.
• Train and mentor the pastry team to maintain high performance standards.
• Collaborate with management on menu direction and culinary innovation.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Bakery production

R&D

Food safety

Team management

Menu development

Job description

Skavana Consumer Partners is a consumer-focused investment and operating company that builds and grows exceptional brands across the food & beverage, retail, and consumer sectors. We partner with visionary founders to create businesses that deliver meaningful experiences, sustainable growth, and long-term value.

At Skavana, we believe great companies are built by great people. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and high-performance culture where talented individuals can grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

The position:

We are seeking a highly driven and creative Head Pastry Chef to lead our pastry kitchen, elevate product quality, and drive continuous innovation across our menu.

This role is ideal for a professional who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for both modern pastry and traditional cuisine.

Key Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef, with proven leadership experience managing kitchen teams.

Background in a reputable hotel, fine dining retaurant, or premium bakery is highly preferred.

Strong expertise in Research & Development (R&D), including creating, testing, and standardizing recipes for consistency and scalability.

Deep knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques, and food safety standards.

Ability to develop and execute innovative pastry concepts while maintaining high-quality standards.

Experience in preparing or developing traditional/local cruisine is a strong advantage.

Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage daily operations of the pastry kitchen.

Develop new pastry products and seasonal menu offerings.

Ensure consistency, quality control, and cost efficiency in production.

Train and mentor the pastry team to maintain high performance standards.

Collaborate with management on menu direction and culinary innovation