The Sous Chef – Bakery supports the pastry and bakery operation at The Westin Jakarta, helping prepare breads, pastries, desserts and other baked products to luxury-hotel standards. Candidates typically need professional culinary training, several years of bakery or pastry experience, and strong knowledge of baking techniques, food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures. Experience supervising a team, planning production, controlling costs and maintaining consistent quality is expected. The successful candidate should be creative, organized, reliable and comfortable working early mornings, weekends and public holidays. They will be expected to guide junior staff, coordinate with other kitchen sections, manage ingredients and equipment, minimize waste, and maintain Marriott and Westin service standards.
The Westin Jakarta is a luxury hotel operated under Marriott International’s Westin Hotels & Resorts brand. Located in the landmark Gama Tower in South Jakarta, the hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, events and long-stay visitors. Westin is known for its wellness-focused approach, including nutritious dining, fitness facilities, restorative sleep programs and its “Eat Well” philosophy. The property offers accommodation, restaurants, meeting venues, spa and recreational facilities, supported by professional hospitality teams. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, with a broad portfolio of brands and opportunities for training, internal mobility and international career development. Working at The Westin Jakarta generally involves high service standards, multicultural teamwork, careful attention to detail and a strong focus on guest wellbeing. Bakery and pastry employees contribute directly to the hotel’s restaurants, events, breakfast service and guest experiences.
Indonesia offers varied opportunities across its major islands. Java, including Jakarta, is the country’s main business and hospitality hub, with many hotel, restaurant and culinary jobs. Bali is especially popular for resort, wellness and tourism careers, while Lombok, the Riau Islands and parts of Sulawesi offer growing resort opportunities. Indonesian culture values courtesy, community, family and respect for religious traditions; workplaces are usually multicultural and service-oriented. Jakarta provides fast-paced urban living, shopping, international dining and public transport, although traffic and humidity can be challenging. Bali and smaller islands offer a slower lifestyle, beaches and outdoor activities, but fewer services in remote areas. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate immigration authorization before working. Employers commonly arrange documentation, while candidates should confirm housing, insurance, tax, contract terms and relocation support. Learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is highly useful for daily life and workplace integration.
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