Executive Pastry Chef - Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora

Job Description

The Executive Pastry Chef leads the pastry and bakery operation at Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora, overseeing menus, production, quality, presentation, food safety, purchasing, costing, and team performance. Candidates are generally expected to have extensive pastry experience in luxury hotels or high-volume kitchens, strong knowledge of international and modern pastry techniques, and previous supervisory or executive-level experience. Formal culinary training, HACCP or food-safety knowledge, creativity, cost-control skills, and the ability to manage multicultural teams are highly valued. The successful candidate should be organised, commercially aware, hands-on, and capable of maintaining consistent standards while developing attractive products for restaurants, banquets, weddings, and hotel guests.

Company Info

Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora is a luxury Marriott property located in the Gelora Bung Karno area of central Jakarta, an important district for business, sports, entertainment, and major events. The hotel serves international travellers, corporate guests, local residents, and large conferences through its accommodation, dining, banquet, and event facilities. As part of Marriott International, the property follows global standards for guest service, culinary quality, safety, training, and operational consistency. Its location provides access to Jakarta’s business centres, shopping areas, cultural attractions, and transport connections. The hotel environment is typically fast-paced and multicultural, offering hospitality professionals opportunities to work with experienced teams, serve diverse guests, and develop careers within one of the world’s largest hotel groups.

Destination Guide

Indonesia is an archipelago with varied hospitality opportunities across Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumatra, and other islands. Jakarta, on Java, offers the largest corporate and luxury-hotel market, while Bali is particularly strong for resorts, restaurants, wellness, and tourism. Indonesian culture values courtesy, community, religious diversity, and respectful workplace relationships. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living in Jakarta to slower coastal and island communities; traffic, humidity, and seasonal weather should be considered. Foreign workers normally need employer sponsorship, an approved work permit, and the appropriate limited-stay visa, commonly arranged through the hiring company. Documents, qualifications, medical checks, and immigration approvals may be required before starting work. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, flights, tax, insurance, and relocation terms directly with the employer.