WE ARE HIRING: A Driven Executive Pastry Chef!
About the Role
We&aposre looking for a visionary Head Bakery Chef to lead the creation, innovation, and execution of our bakery offerings from viennoiseries to pastries to modern desserts. Youll spearhead R&D, set production standards, and manage a small but high-performing team in a well-equipped, creative environment.
If you&aposre obsessed with flavor, texture, and precision and thrive on building systems that scale without compromising quality. This is your stage!
What Youll Do
- Develop & Standardize: Craft and refine recipes with a sharp focus on flavor integrity, texture, and shelf life.
- Lead Production: Oversee daily output with consistent quality, aesthetics, and efficiency.
- Drive Innovation: Launch new items for seasonal menus, campaigns, and retail SKUs while maintaining a stable core lineup.
- Control Operations: Manage inventory, cost efficiency, and procurement in collaboration with the operations team.
- Build & Train Teams: Mentor and grow a bakery team that shares your drive for excellence, hygiene, and attention to detail.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with creative and business leads on R&D, product rollout, and feedback loops.
- Enforce Kitchen SOPs: Maintain mise en place, baking timelines, QC protocols, and minimize waste.
What You Bring
- Proven track record as a Pastry Chef, Head Baker, or Senior Production Chef in commercial kitchens or artisanal bakeries.
- Strong grasp of traditional pastry techniques and modern bakery trends.
- Ability to scale recipes, manage batch production, and run a clean, organized kitchen.
- Deep sense of taste, texture, and visual aesthetics.
- High performance under pressure you hit production targets without sacrificing quality.
- Pride in your work, with precision, discipline, and a makers mindset.
Bonus Points
- Experience launching bakery menus or helping scale a bakery startup.
- Knowledge of Medan/Indonesian dessert profiles.
- Familiarity with food costing, shelf-life management, and vacuum packaging techniques.
Why Work With Us
- Lead and Create: Be the driving force behind a bakery brand built on originality and excellence.
- Room to Grow: Join a fast-growing F&B group with a long-term vision and high creative standards.
- Supportive Team: Work alongside passionate professionals who value innovation, systems, and shared success