Pastry Chef - Lead Desserts & Global Hotel Kitchen

Melia Hotels International; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 70,000,000 - 110,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Melia Hotels International in Jakarta is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef for Gran Melia Jakarta to lead the pastry department and craft desserts, pastries, and breads for a luxury hotel. You will supervise the pastry team, ensure high quality and waste control, and assist in menu development under the guidance of the Executive Chef.

The role requires a culinary degree in pastry or related field, at least 2 years in a similar hotel role, strong HACCP knowledge, and fluent English and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry, Bakery, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in pastry in a hotel setting.
• Strong pastry techniques and dessert preparation.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Proven leadership and team development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily pastry and bakery operations, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Assist in developing and creating desserts, pastries, breads, and seasonal specialties.
• Ensure all pastry products meet recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Lead, train, and support the pastry team to maintain kitchen efficiency.
• Monitor ingredient inventory, stock rotation, and food costs to minimize waste.
• Coordinate pastry production for restaurants, banquets, events, and 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 and product improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Pastry techniques

Dessert preparation

Food safety

Inventory management

Kitchen operations

English language

Bahasa Indonesia

Education

Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry, Bakery, or related field

Tools

Job description

Melia Hotels International in Jakarta is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef for Gran Melia Jakarta to lead the pastry department and craft desserts, pastries, and breads for a luxury hotel. You will supervise the pastry team, ensure high quality and waste control, and assist in menu development under the guidance of the Executive Chef.

The role requires a culinary degree in pastry or related field, at least 2 years in a similar hotel role, strong HACCP knowledge, and fluent English and