Gooseberry restaurant has air conditioning inside as well as outdoor spaces over looking the pool. Gooseberry serves a modern ‘Breakfast, brunch, Lunch & Dinner’ menu with seasonal & fresh ingredients. Our cocktails are prepared with attention to detail and can be enjoyed inside or by the pool in a relaxed tropical green oasis or at your table during dinner.
About us
We are a high-volume, premium French dining establishment celebrated for our vibrant atmosphere and exceptional French culinary execution. Celebrated for our artisanal desserts, exceptional pastries, and high-quality presentation. We are seeking a creative and highly skilled Pastry Chef to take ownership of our pastry department, elevate our dessert menus, and lead a dedicated sweet-section team.
Key responsibilities
- Menu Creation: Design and execute innovative pastry, dessert, and bakery menus that align with current international culinary trends and seasonal local fruits.
- Production Management: Oversee the daily preparation and production of all pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts, ensuring strict quality and portion controls.
- Plating & Presentation: Maintain meticulous standards of aesthetics and presentation for all sweet items leaving the pastry section.
- Inventory & Costing: Manage stock levels of specialty pastry ingredients (e.g., chocolates, flours, dairy), minimize waste, and maintain budget targets.
- Hygiene Standards: Ensure the pastry kitchen complies with strict HACCP regulations, food safety protocols, and temperature-controlled storage requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef, or senior Pastry Chef de Partie in a high-end restaurant, luxury resort, or artisan patisserie.
- Advanced technical expertise in baking, chocolate work, sugar work, and modern plated dessert techniques.
- Creative flair with a strong eye for detail, color, and contemporary food styling.
- Good communication skills in English to collaborate with the Executive Chef and brief the front-of-house service staff.
- Strong leadership skills to train and mentor junior pastry commis and helpers.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: IDR 15,000,000 – IDR 19,000,000 per month (negotiable depending on experience and portfolio).
- Monthly service charge share and performance bonuses.
- Complete benefits package (BPJS healthcare, duty meals, uniform, and creative freedom over the dessert menu).
Note
- Kindly note that online interviews will not be conducted.