Lead Pastry Chef: Indonesian-Inspired Desserts & Innovation

CV. Berkah Alfani; Bogor; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gurih 7 is seeking a Lead Pastry Chef to head the pastry and dessert department. You will develop, produce, and present high-quality desserts combining Indonesian heritage with modern craftsmanship. You will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and Beverage team to create menus and elevate presentations.

You will lead a skilled pastry team, train junior chefs, and ensure consistent quality, hygiene, and cost control across outlets. A strong eye for aesthetics and innovation is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Bakery, Hospitality, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years as Pastry Chef or Head Pastry Chef in hotel or premium restaurant.
• Strong mastery of classic and modern pastry techniques.
• Passionate about Indonesian ingredients with a modern approach.
• Proven ability to develop seasonal menus and train junior pastry staff.
• Strong leadership, time management, and communication skills.
• Attention to aesthetics and detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run a pastry and dessert menu that combines local flavors with modern techniques.
• Create seasonal and signature desserts, including traditional-inspired desserts, plated desserts, cakes, and bakery items.
• Keep taste, texture, and presentation consistent across outlets, and ensure plating matches brand standards.
• Supervise daily pastry and bakery production and run tastings to check quality and freshness.
• Ensure hygiene, storage, and HACCP standards are followed consistently.
• Adjust recipes for flavor balance, cost efficiency, and portion control.
• Control pastry inventory, ordering, waste, and food cost with Purchasing to source ingredients.
• Lead, train, and motivate the pastry team; assign tasks and production schedules.
• Work with Executive Chef, Beverage team, and Marketing on dessert pairings, photoshoots, launches, promotions.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Leadership

Menu development

Quality control

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Culinary Arts or related

Job description

Gurih 7 is seeking a Lead Pastry Chef to head the pastry and dessert department. You will develop, produce, and present high-quality desserts combining Indonesian heritage with modern craftsmanship. You will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and Beverage team to create menus and elevate presentations.

You will lead a skilled pastry team, train junior chefs, and ensure consistent quality, hygiene, and cost control across outlets. A strong eye for aesthetics and innovation is essential.