Nusantara Pastry Lead & Dessert Innovation Chef

Gakarsa Group; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gakarsa Group in Tangerang Selatan is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery division. You will develop recipes, supervise daily production, and ensure high standards in taste, texture, and plating.

The role requires 4–5 years in pastry with CDP experience, strong costing skills, and a passion for Indonesian desserts and local ingredients. Shifts, weekends, and holidays are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum vocational high school (culinary) / Diploma in Patisserie / Hospitality or equivalent.
• 4-5 years of pastry experience, including 1-2 years as CDP Pastry.
• Foundational to advanced techniques: cakes & sponge, lamination, tempering, creams, entremets, and dessert plating.
• Strong knowledge or genuine interest in Indonesian traditional desserts and local ingredients.
• Proven ability to research, test, and develop recipes (R&D) with a portfolio of local or fusion desserts (preferred).
• Able to balance authenticity, creativity, cost, and consistent daily production.
• Solid costing, stock control, and food safety understanding (HACCP a plus).
• Experience leading a team and developing standard recipes.
• Creative, disciplined, organized, and able to perform under pressure.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production of the pastry & bakery division (desserts, cakes, pastries, bread).
• Develop, document, and maintain recipe standards (SOPs), ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and plating.
• Create seasonal and special menus.
• Conduct recipe costing, portion control, and waste management.
• Manage ingredient requirements, purchase requests, and pastry inventory.
• Plan production schedules and assign tasks to the pastry team.
• Coach and train CDP/Commis Pastry team members.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, labeling, and FIFO practices.

Skills

R&D & recipe development

Team leadership

Costing & stock control

Food safety awareness

Creative plating

Organizational skills

Education

Vocational high school / Diploma in Patisserie or Hospitality

Job description

Gakarsa Group in Tangerang Selatan is seeking a Senior Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery division. You will develop recipes, supervise daily production, and ensure high standards in taste, texture, and plating.

The role requires 4–5 years in pastry with CDP experience, strong costing skills, and a passion for Indonesian desserts and local ingredients. Shifts, weekends, and holidays are expected.