Pastry Head Chef

Jobstreet Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic F&B group is seeking a Head Chef/Sous Chef to manage their growing pastry and bakery division in Selangor. The successful candidate will develop innovative recipes, oversee production planning, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Strong leadership and hands-on experience in a high-volume environment are essential. This role offers career growth and a supportive environment for both creativity and operational excellence.

Benefits

Career growth within the group

Supportive environment for creativity

Opportunity to create and roll out new concepts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef/Sous Chef in outlet service or central production.
• Strong R&D background with ability to innovate and commercialize recipes.
• Experienced in managing large-scale pastry or bakery production.

Responsibilities

• Develop new recipes and seasonal menus in line with business direction.
• Manage high-volume production planning with strict quality consistency.
• Oversee costing, wastage control, inventory, and kitchen workflow.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.
• Train and mentor pastry team members to elevate skills and performance.

Skills

R&D innovation

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Responsibilities

Develop new recipes and seasonal menus in line with business direction.

Manage high-volume production planning with strict quality consistency.

Oversee costing, wastage control, inventory, and kitchen workflow.

Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.

Train and mentor pastry team members to elevate skills and performance.

Requirements

Proven experience as Head Chef / Sous Chef (Pastry & Bakery) in outlet service or central production.

Strong R&D background with ability to innovate and commercialize recipes.

Experienced in managing large-scale pastry or bakery production.

Good leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Willing to work hands-on in both R&D and daily production.

Based in Selangor – own transport is required.

Outlet-level hires must be willing to work on weekends and public holidays.

What We Offer

Opportunity to take charge of a growing pastry & bakery division.

Platform to create and roll out new pastry concepts across multiple brands.

Career growth within a dynamic multi-concept F&B group.

Supportive environment for both creativity and operational excellence.