Pastry Chef

Bali Jobs Recruitment by Claire Tomkins; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 420,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bali Luxury Resort is seeking a highly skilled Pastry Chef to lead all pastry operations across multiple dining venues at a prestigious Bali resort. You will oversee daily pastry kitchen operations, maintain top-tier quality and presentation, and drive menu development and seasonal offerings in a fast-paced, multicultural setting.

The role requires culinary education or pastry qualifications, proven luxury-hotel experience, and strong leadership with a focus on food safety and cost control.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Drive creativity and innovation in pastry offerings while ensuring alignment with the property's culinary standards.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

HACCP knowledge

Dessert presentation

Education

Culinary education or pastry qualification

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 utilization 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.