Full Time Pastry Head Chef Jobs, salary up to MYR 7,500 in Food Journal Sdn Bhd Kuching - Ricebowl

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily pastry production and ensure all products are prepared on time and meet quality standards.
• Create and update dessert and pastry menus that match the restaurant's concept and customer preferences.
• Develop new and seasonal dessert items while keeping up with industry trends.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, and departmental expenses to achieve profitability targets.
• Collaborate with Operation Manager on menu planning, pricing, and portion control.
• Lead, train, and supervise the pastry and baker team to ensure consistent product quality and performance.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies when needed, and ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO).
• Minimize food waste through effective production planning and inventory control.
• Maintain high standards for taste, presentation, and consistency of all products.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper use of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Coordinate with kitchen operations, purchasing, HR, and marketing teams to support business needs and special events.
• Stay updated on trends and continuously introduce creative and innovative dessert offerings.

Job Requitements:

• Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or Pastry and Baking.
• At least 5 years’ experience in pastry kitchen with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a high-end patisserie.
• Skills / Competencies:
• Strong expertise in baking techniques, pastry arts, dessert plating, and modern trend.
• Passion for pastry arts and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to develop and standardize recipes, including scaling for large production.
• Ability to stay updated with global pastry trends and adapt them to local market preferences.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with kitchen teams and other departments.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required in F&B operations.
• Competence computing skills, e.g. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM7,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Work Location: In person