Head Pastry Chef (Cake & Dessert) - Salary RM7-9k

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head Pastry Chef (Cake & Dessert) to create premium cakes and desserts, and to develop innovative dessert menus. You will lead central kitchen operations, ensuring top quality, taste, and presentation while upholding food safety standards.

Requirements include strong expertise in cakes and plated desserts, SPM or equivalent with pastry/baking certification preferred, and fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have strong expertise in cakes and plated desserts.
• SPM or equivalent with pastry/baking certification preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce premium cakes, desserts and plated sweets to high standards.
• Develop and innovate new dessert menus that wow guests.
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation and taste in every creation.
• Manage central kitchen operations, ingredients and equipment efficiently.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards at all times.
• Collaborate with operations team and management.

Skills

Cake expertise

Dessert expertise

Plated desserts

Education

SPM or equivalent

Pastry or baking certification

Job description

Head Pastry Chef (Cake & Dessert) - Salary RM7-9k

Create and produce premium cakes, desserts and plated sweets to the highest standards

Develop and innovate new dessert menus that wow our guests

Maintain consistent quality, presentation and taste in every creation

Manage central kitchen operations, ingredients and equipment efficiently

Uphold food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards at all times

Collaborate closely with the operations team and management

What We're Looking For

Strong expertise in cakes, desserts and plated sweet dishes (not breads or savoury pastries)

SPM or equivalent; any formal pastry or baking certification is a plus

Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (spoken and written), Mandarin Skill is a bonus!

Creative, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering excellence

Available for rotation shifts

Able to work at Cheras Permaisuri