Pastry Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 156,240,000 - 256,680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates worldwide

Learning programs and academies

Career growth within Accor properties

Job summary

Fairmont Jakarta is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery operations across outlets, banquets and events, delivering creative, consistent desserts and breads while upholding the hotel’s culinary identity.

You will coach the pastry team, control costs, ensure HACCP standards, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and promotions; a Diploma/Bachelor in Culinary Arts and 5+ years luxury-hotel pastry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Bakery, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of pastry and bakery experience, preferably in a five-star luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Experience leading and developing a pastry team in a high-volume operation.
• Strong knowledge of pastry, bakery, chocolate, confectionery, cakes, and plated desserts.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily pastry operations across outlets, banquets, and events.
• Lead and train the pastry team to maintain high-quality standards.
• Maintain consistent taste, texture, and presentation of all pastry products.
• Develop new pastry creations and seasonal desserts while preserving the hotel's culinary identity.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menus, promotions, and events.
• Control food costs through portioning, yield management, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Food safety & HACCP

English communication

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Culinary Arts (Pastry & Bakery)

Job description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

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What’s In It For You

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!

Job Description

At Fairmont Jakarta, we are dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences through exceptional culinary craftsmanship and heartfelt service. We are currently seeking a passionate and talented Pastry Chef to lead our pastry and bakery operations, bringing creativity, consistency, and excellence to every guest experience. The Pastry Chef will oversee daily pastry operations, support hotel outlets and banquet functions, develop and inspire the culinary team, and contribute to creating memorable experiences for our guests.

• Oversee the daily operations of the Pastry & Bakery section, ensuring smooth production and service across the hotel’s outlets, banquets, and special events.
• Lead and supervise the pastry team, providing guidance, coaching, and training to ensure consistent performance and high-quality standards.
• Maintain consistently high standards of taste, texture, quality, presentation, and portioning across all pastry products.
• Develop and introduce new pastry creations, seasonal products, and innovative dessert concepts while maintaining the hotel’s culinary identity.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Culinary leadership in planning menus, promotions, special events, and festive offerings.
• Control food costs through proper portioning, yield management, inventory control, and minimising product wastage.
• Ensure compliance with Fairmont, Accor, HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards within the pastry kitchen.
• Support the team in managing high-volume operations, including banquets, weddings, conferences, and other large-scale events.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Bakery, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant pastry and bakery experience, preferably in a five-star luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Previous experience in a Pastry Chef, Sous Chef Pastry, or equivalent position is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of pastry, bakery, chocolate, confectionery, cakes, and plated desserts.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a pastry team in a high-volume operation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Good understanding of food costing, inventory management, production planning, and waste control.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and during peak hotel operations.

Additional Information

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