Pastry Chef - Gran Melia Jakarta

Meliá Hotels International; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 89,280,000 - 133,920,000; Full time

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Job summary

Meliá Hotels International in Jakarta is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to lead daily pastry and bakery operations across our venues. You will develop desserts, supervise the pastry team, and ensure recipes, portions, and presentation meet our high standards.

English and Bahasa Indonesia proficiency is required, with at least 2 years in a similar 4- or 5-star hotel role. You will monitor costs, inventory, HACCP compliance, and assist with menu development under the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry, Bakery, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar pastry role.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and HACCP standards.
• Proven leadership in supervising a pastry team.
• Creative and detail-oriented with cost-control awareness.
• Good knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily pastry and bakery operations, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Assist in developing and creating desserts, pastries, breads, and seasonal specialties.
• Ensure all pastry products meet established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Lead, train, and support the pastry team to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Monitor ingredient inventory, stock rotation, and food costs to minimize waste.
• Coordinate pastry production for restaurants, banquets, events, and special guest requests.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of pastry equipment and work areas.
• Support the Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and continuous product improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

English proficiency

Bahasa Indonesia proficiency

Creativity

Communication

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

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Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extended global family.

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Job Descriptions

• Supervise daily pastry and bakery operations, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Assist in developing and creating desserts, pastries, breads, and seasonal specialties.
• Ensure all pastry products meet established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Lead, train, and support the pastry team to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Monitor ingredient inventory, stock rotation, and food costs to minimize waste.
• Coordinate pastry production for restaurants, banquets, events, and special guest requests.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of pastry equipment and work areas.
• Support the Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and continuous product improvement.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry, Bakery, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a 4- or 5-star hotel.
• Strong knowledge of pastry and bakery techniques, dessert preparation, and current pastry trends.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in supervising and developing a pastry team.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Good knowledge of food cost control, inventory management, and kitchen operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Indonesia.

At Meliá we are all VIP

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.