Pastry Chef (pre-opening)

Bali Jobs Recruitment; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty coffee company is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead their pastry and bakery operations. The role involves designing innovative dessert menus, supervising production, and ensuring the highest food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in pastry and bakery, along with strong leadership skills and attention to detail. This position is based in Bali, Indonesia and requires adaptability to evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef for at least two years.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen hygiene and international food safety standards.
• Ability to train, mentor, and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pastry and bakery operations across outlets.
• Design and innovate dessert and pastry menus.
• Supervise daily production and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Pastry and bakery production techniques

Menu innovation

Team leadership

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Our client is a speciality coffee company recognised globally for its modern concept stores, artisanal offerings, and innovative culinary approach. They are currently seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the pastry and bakery operations during the pre-opening phase, establish standards and workflows, drive menu innovation, and uphold the highest levels of quality, consistency, and food safety across all outlets.

Note: A pastry portfolio must be submitted with your application that displays your creativity, innovation, and attention to detail. (All images will be checked to ensure ownership)

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef for at least two years.
• Strong expertise in pastry, bakery, and dessert production techniques, with a track record of menu innovation.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen hygiene, HACCP, and international food safety standards.
• Skilled in managing pastry kitchen operations, including production planning, cost control, and inventory management.
• Ability to lead, train, and inspire a team while fostering creativity and high performance.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with culinary and front-of-house teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering consistently exceptional products.
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving business needs and seasonal demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all pastry and bakery operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation standards are maintained across outlets.
• Design and innovate dessert and pastry menus aligned with the company's artisanal and modern culinary identity.
• Supervise daily production, ensuring timely delivery of products to all locations.
• Oversee procurement, storage, and cost control for pastry and bakery ingredients.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Train, mentor, and motivate pastry team members to enhance skills and creativity.
• Collaborate with management and culinary teams to develop seasonal promotions, special menus, and event offerings.
• Monitor kitchen organization and cleanliness, implementing regular cleaning and maintenance schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement in recipes, production efficiency, and overall guest satisfaction.