Chef-Pastry

Job Description

The Chef-Pastry role is responsible for preparing breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, and other baked products according to hotel standards. Candidates should have professional pastry or bakery experience, knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures, strong organization, and the ability to follow recipes accurately. Culinary or pastry training is preferred, along with an understanding of production planning, stock control, and presentation. The successful candidate is expected to maintain consistent quality, work efficiently during busy service periods, support kitchen colleagues, reduce waste, and keep work areas clean and safe. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays is required, as well as a professional attitude and commitment to guest satisfaction.

Company Info

Four Points by Sheraton Medan is a Marriott International hotel serving business and leisure travelers in Medan, North Sumatra. The property combines contemporary accommodation with practical amenities, dining facilities, meeting spaces, and service designed around Marriott’s Four Points brand. As part of Marriott International, the hotel operates within a global hospitality network and emphasizes professional standards, guest service, teamwork, and employee development. Its location provides access to Medan’s commercial districts, local restaurants, shopping areas, and transportation links to attractions in North Sumatra. Employees may work with guests from Indonesia and overseas, gaining experience in an international hotel environment. Pastry and culinary team members typically collaborate closely with food and beverage, banquet, stewarding, and front-of-house departments to deliver consistent products for restaurants, events, and room service.

Destination Guide

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities across major destinations including Java, Sumatra, Bali, Lombok, and the Riau Islands. Medan, on Sumatra, is a busy commercial city with generally lower living costs than Bali or Jakarta and access to attractions such as Lake Toba and Bukit Lawang. Indonesian culture values courtesy, community, family, and respect for religious traditions; workplaces are often multicultural and service focused. Lifestyle varies from urban city living to relaxed coastal and island communities, with affordable local food and transport widely available. Foreign workers usually need employer sponsorship and the appropriate work and stay permits before starting employment; requirements can change, so confirmation with the employer and Indonesian immigration authorities is essential. Relocating employees should budget for housing deposits, transport, insurance, and document processing, and learn basic Indonesian to support daily life and workplace communication.