Head Chef & Baker: Lead Japanese-French Bakery, Equity

BUN BUNN SDN BHD; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 144,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment Pass sponsored

Furnished studio apartment

Equity stake up to 10%

Performance-based commission

Job summary

BUN BUNN SDN BHD in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our bread and pastry programme, focusing on Japanese bakery breads and French viennoiserie. You will own the kitchen's standards, menu, and the team, reporting to the Director and collaborating with the Head Baker and Store Supervisor.

We offer an Employment Pass sponsorship for international candidates, a furnished studio apartment, and equity potential up to 10%, plus performance commissions based on sales.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef / Head Baker / Chef de Partie in a bakery setting.
• Demonstrated R&D capability—able to develop, document, and standardise recipes for consistent production.
• Able to train and lead a local kitchen team; working English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the full menu of bread and cake items (Japanese breads and French viennoiserie).
• Lead research & development: create new items and improve existing ones.
• Draft all recipes, formulations, and production methods into a master recipe document.
• Plan and arrange ingredient sourcing with the sous chef; maintain kitchen workflow, production schedules, and hygiene/quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

R&D capability

Training & mentoring

English communication

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Culinary qualification (cert/degree)

Job description

BUN BUNN SDN BHD in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our bread and pastry programme, focusing on Japanese bakery breads and French viennoiserie. You will own the kitchen's standards, menu, and the team, reporting to the Director and collaborating with the Head Baker and Store Supervisor.

We offer an Employment Pass sponsorship for international candidates, a furnished studio apartment, and equity potential up to 10%, plus performance commissions based on sales.