job description
Join Chroma Hospitality as our Head Baker and lead the culinary artistry behind our renowned bakery operations in Bali. This is a unique opportunity to shape the bread, pastry, and dessert offerings for Grafik Pine House Baguio’s expansion into Indonesia’s vibrant hospitality scene.
As the Head Baker, you will oversee a team of talented bakers, ensuring every creation meets our exacting standards of quality, presentation, and flavor. Your expertise in artisan baking, combined with your leadership skills, will drive innovation while maintaining the consistency that defines our brand. Whether it’s perfecting sourdough loaves, crafting delicate pastries, or developing signature desserts, your work will delight guests and elevate our reputation as a leader in luxury hospitality.
Based in the heart of Canggu, Bali, this role offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and precision collide. If you’re passionate about baking, thrive in fast-paced settings, and have a proven track record in high-end hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Lead and mentor a team of bakers, ensuring adherence to Chroma Hospitality’s standards, recipes, and food safety protocols.
- Develop and refine bakery menus, introducing innovative, high-quality products that align with brand identity and local tastes.
- Oversee daily production, including bread, pastries, desserts, and special orders, while maintaining cost control and minimizing waste.
- Collaborate with the culinary and F&B teams to integrate bakery items into restaurant menus and special events.
- Source and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure premium ingredients are consistently available.
- Implement and enforce hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards in all bakery operations.
- Monitor inventory levels, place orders, and optimize stock rotation to reduce spoilage.
- Train staff on new techniques, equipment, and recipes to uphold excellence in every batch.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Head Baker, Pastry Chef, or in a senior bakery leadership role within hospitality, fine dining, or luxury resorts.
- Proven expertise in artisan bread-making, viennoiserie, and pastry arts, with a portfolio of creative, high-end products.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, ISO 22000) and bakery-specific compliance standards.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop talent.
- Degree or certification in Culinary Arts, Bakery & Pastry Arts, or equivalent experience.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Indonesian (Bahasa) is a plus.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays, to meet production demands.
- Passion for sustainability and locally sourced ingredients, with experience in cost-effective menu engineering.