Pastry Chef de Partie — Creative Desserts & Team Leadership

InterContinental Hotels Group; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a skilled pastry professional to lead the pastry section and ensure top-quality products. You will oversee daily operations, supervise junior staff, and maintain strict hygiene and safety standards in a luxury hotel setting.

The role includes pre-opening contributions, cost-control, and collaboration with other departments to uphold IHG brand quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Pastry, Baking, or Culinary Arts.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the pastry section to ensure quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Prepare, bake, and finish pastries, desserts, breads, and other bakery items according to recipes and brand standards.
• Assist with pre-opening activities including kitchen setup, equipment testing, trial production, and SOP implementation.
• Supervise and mentor Demi Chefs and Commis Pastry assigned to the section.
• Ensure compliance with IHG standards, HACCP, LQA, and local health regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safe working practices in the pastry section.
• Control portioning, minimize wastage, and support cost targets.
• Report equipment or production issues to the Pastry Chef.

Skills

Technical pastry skills

Supervise junior staff

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Pastry/Baking/Coodculinary Arts

Job description

InterContinental Hotels Group in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a skilled pastry professional to lead the pastry section and ensure top-quality products. You will oversee daily operations, supervise junior staff, and maintain strict hygiene and safety standards in a luxury hotel setting.

The role includes pre-opening contributions, cost-control, and collaboration with other departments to uphold IHG brand quality and guest satisfaction.