Pastry Chef

Bali Jobs Recruitment by Claire Tomkins; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 100,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bali Jobs Recruitment by Claire Tomkins is assisting an ultra-luxury 5-star resort in Bali in searching for a Pastry Chef to lead all pastry operations across multiple dining venues. The role requires creativity, technical mastery, and a deep commitment to quality, with responsibility for flavour, presentation, consistency, and operational performance.

You will inspire and manage a talented team, uphold HACCP and food safety standards, and contribute to menus, seasonal offerings, and showpiece

Qualifications

• Culinary education or professional pastry qualifications mandatory.
• Experience in luxury hospitality pastry roles.
• Strong knowledge of pastry arts, baking techniques, and dessert presentation.
• HACCP and food safety understanding.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day pastry kitchen operations to ensure efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Support menu development, seasonal offerings, and specialty desserts.
• Manage inventory, storage, and cost control practices.
• Lead and develop pastry team and foster positive working relationships.
• Drive creativity and innovation in pastry offerings aligned with resort standards.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Team leadership

Menu development

HACCP knowledge

Quality control

Food safety

Education

Culinary education or professional pastry qualifications

Job description

Our client, an ultra-luxury 5-star resort in Bali, is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Pastry Chef to lead all pastry operations across multiple dining venues. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional creativity, technical mastery, and a deep commitment to quality, ensuring world-class pastry experiences that reflect the resort's refined standards. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire a talented team while upholding excellence in flavour, presentation, consistency, and operational performance.

Notes: A culinary portfolio must be submitted together with the CV for this application.

Requirements

• Culinary education or professional pastry qualifications are mandatory.
• Proven experience in a similar Pastry Chef role within a luxury 5* hotel, resort, or high-end dining environment.
• Strong knowledge of pastry arts, baking techniques, and dessert presentation.
• Thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster positive working relationships and develop team members.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a high level of confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Operations

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day pastry kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Maintain the highest standards of product quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction across all outlets.
• Support the development and implementation of menus, seasonal offerings, and speciality desserts.
• Ensure effective inventory management, food storage, and cost control practices to maximise profitability.

Quality and Food Safety

• Ensure all pastry products are prepared in accordance with established quality standards and recipes.
• Implement and uphold HACCP principles and all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain familiarity with safety, fire prevention, and emergency procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Financial and Administrative Management

• Assist in managing budgets, monitoring food costs, and controlling operational expenses.
• Support payroll verification and ensure efficient utilisation of resources.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure proper organization of kitchen operations.

Team Leadership and Development

• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment within the pastry team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across departments.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to team members to encourage continuous development and operational excellence.

Guest Experience and Innovation

• Drive creativity and innovation in pastry offerings while ensuring alignment with the property's culinary standards.
• Contribute to delivering memorable dining experiences that enhance guest satisfaction and reinforce the resort's reputation for excellence.