Chef de Partie - Pastry

Role summary

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The Chef de Partie – Pastry is responsible for preparing and presenting breads, cakes, desserts, and other pastry products to hotel standards. Candidates are generally expected to have culinary or pastry training, previous experience in a professional hotel or restaurant kitchen, and sound knowledge of baking techniques, food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organization. The role requires creativity, attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. The successful candidate should maintain clean work areas, control ingredient usage, support menu preparation, follow Marriott procedures, and work cooperatively with chefs and colleagues. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays is normally required.

About the employer

Aloft by Marriott South Jakarta is a modern, design-focused hotel operating under Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Aloft hotels are known for their contemporary style, technology-friendly facilities, informal atmosphere, and social public spaces aimed at business and leisure travelers. Located in the TB Simatupang area of South Jakarta, the property serves guests visiting offices, commercial districts, and attractions across the capital. Hotel operations typically include accommodation, restaurants and bars, meetings, events, fitness facilities, and guest services. Employees work within Marriott’s international standards for service, food safety, ethics, and professional development while delivering a relaxed Aloft guest experience. The hotel can offer useful career exposure for culinary professionals seeking experience with a global brand and opportunities to progress through Indonesia’s hospitality industry.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago, and this position is based on Java, on the island’s busy capital, Jakarta. Hospitality opportunities are strongest in Jakarta, Bali, Lombok, Batam, and major resort destinations, with roles available in hotels, restaurants, villas, and events. Indonesian culture values warmth, respect, community, and religious diversity; learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is highly useful. Jakarta offers extensive dining, shopping, nightlife, and international connections, but also heavy traffic, humidity, and a fast-paced lifestyle. Housing and transport costs vary considerably, while Bali generally has a more relaxed, tourism-focused atmosphere but can be expensive in popular areas. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and KITAS; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Confirm sponsorship, medical requirements, contract benefits, accommodation, taxes, and relocation assistance before accepting an offer. Indonesia’s tropical climate, welcoming communities, and varied food culture can make relocation rewarding.