Pastry Chef

AccorHotels Indonesia; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 200,880,000 - 357,120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort in Bali seeks a Pastry Chef to lead all pastry and bakery operations, delivering desserts, breads, and confections that reflect Sofitel's luxury and French culinary heritage.

You will design innovative menus, supervise pastry staff, and ensure HACCP compliance, inventory control, and cost optimization while collaborating with the Executive Chef on budgeting and culinary goals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional pastry experience, including 2–3 years in a leadership role in luxury hotels or resorts.
• Strong knowledge of modern pastry techniques, chocolate artistry, confections, and plated desserts.
• Understanding of international and local pastry trends and premium ingredients.
• HACCP knowledge and food safety standards.
• Excellent English, with additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day pastry production ensuring high standards of taste, quality, and presentation.
• Design innovative pastry menus and signature desserts aligned with luxury trends.
• Enforce HACCP and food safety across all pastry stations and storage.
• Manage pastry inventory, portioning, yields, and food cost control.
• Maintain standardized recipes and production specifications.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on dessert menus, budgeting, and goals.
• Source premium ingredients with Purchasing; verify freshness on delivery.
• Maintain pastry equipment and ensure safe operation.
• Train and mentor pastry team to elevate skills.
• Perform regular quality checks and corrective actions.
• Keep accurate records: temps, cleaning, production sheets, recipes.
• Work with Bakery/F&B/Banquet and other sections for events.
• Address guest dietary requests with professionalism.
• Lead daily briefings and delegate tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry expertise

Team management

HACCP & food safety

Menu engineering

Quality control

English proficiency

Job description

Experience the epitome of French-inspired luxury at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, a prestigious 5-star beachfront haven boasting tropical gardens and sleek modern architecture which offers exclusive experiences for ALL members, this magnificent resort provides 413 exquisite rooms, including 39 suites and villas, along with an array of resort facilities.

Indulge in a culinary journey at three restaurants and two bars, rejuvenate at Sofitel FITNESS and Sofitel SPA, and delight in the outdoor and indoor kids club. Additionally, the resort features 24 function venues, including a Grand Ballroom and a Beachfront Ballroom. Discover the ultimate Art de Vivre at Club Millésime, where delectable cuisine, exquisite wines, and Balinese charm await.

Job Description

The Pastry Chef leads and supervises all pastry and bakery operations to deliver exceptional desserts, breads, and confections that embody Sofitel's luxury standards and French culinary heritage.

Your Responsibilities Includes:

Lead day-to-day pastry production to ensure all desserts, cakes, and confections consistently meet high standards of taste, quality, and visual presentation.

Design innovative pastry menus, signature desserts, and plated creations that incorporate current luxury culinary trends andguest preferences.

Enforce strict compliance with food safety, HACCP guidelines, sanitation, and temperature control across all pastry workstations and storage areas.

Manage pastry ingredient inventory, portion control, and production yields to optimize departmental food costs and minimize waste.

Maintain standardized recipes, visual presentation guidelines, and production specifications for all pastry items.

Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef on dessert menu development, departmental budgeting, and strategic culinary goals.

Coordinate with Purchasing and Receiving to source premium pastry ingredients such as specialty chocolates, dairy, fruits, and sugars, verifying their freshness upon delivery.

Ensure all specialized pastry equipment, chocolate tempering tools, ovens, mixers, and refrigeration units are properly maintained, cleaned, and operated safely.

Train, mentor, and inspire pastry team members to elevate their technical pastry skills, artistic decoration techniques, and professional growth.

Conduct regular quality checks on finished pastry creations and implement immediate corrective actions when standards are not met.

Maintain accurate operational records including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, pastry production sheets, and recipe documentation.

Work in harmony with the Bakery team, Food and Beverage, Banquet, and other culinary sections to deliver memorable special events, weddings, and VIP experiences.

Address guest feedback and special dietary requests related to desserts with grace and professionalism to ensure complete guest satisfaction.

Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative kitchen environment through engaging daily briefings and clear task delegation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional pastry experience, including at least 2–3 years in a leadership role within a luxury hotel or resort.
• Strong knowledge of modern pastry techniques, cakes, chocolate artistry, confections, and plated dessert production (bakery remains a separate function under the Chief Baker).
• Deep understanding of international and local pastry trends, premium ingredients, and refined French presentation styles in line with Sofitel standards.
• Strong skills in pastry production planning, recipe standardization, yield management, and food cost control.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP guidelines, food safety standards, kitchen hygiene, and proper ingredient storage.
• Proven ability in menu engineering, dessert innovation, and creative presentation.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and coach multicultural teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Excellent spoken and written English. Additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

We are proudly part of Accor hotels, a globally renowned company with strong values and culture. We are the largest hotel company in Asia Pacific, people know and love our brand, and we are positive you will too!

Accor Plus is Asia Pacific's most expansive travel, dining, and lifestyle program. Accor Plus is accepted at over 800 Accor hotels across 18 countries in Asia Pacific. With more than 1,200 employees, 45 offices, and over 400,000 members across the Asia Pacific. Accor Plus offices are located across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Thailand, Vietnam and China.

All Applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Indonesia

We are proudly part of Accor hotels, a globally renowned company with strong values and culture. We are the largest hotel company in Asia Pacific, people know and love our brand, and we are positive you will too!

Accor Plus is Asia Pacific's most expansive travel, dining, and lifestyle program. Accor Plus is accepted at over 800 Accor hotels across 18 countries in Asia Pacific. With more than 1,200 employees, 45 offices, and over 400,000 members across the Asia Pacific. Accor Plus offices are located across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Thailand, Vietnam and China.

All Applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Indonesia