Pastry Chef

About the role

This role involves developing, testing and standardising pastry and dessert recipes, leading R&D and product development including new desserts, seasonal items and Japanese-inspired creations. You will calculate and maintain recipe costing, food cost and portion control for all pastry products, ensure consistency in taste, texture, presentation and quality, and manage daily pastry preparation and production according to business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, test and standardise pastry and dessert recipes
• Lead R&D and product development, including new desserts, seasonal items and Japanese-inspired creations
• Calculate and maintain recipe costing, food cost and portion control for all pastry products
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, presentation and quality
• Manage daily pastry preparation and production according to business needs
• Maintain accurate recipes, production methods and standard operating procedures
• Monitor ingredient usage, stock levels and minimise wastage
• Assist with ingredient sourcing, supplier coordination and purchasing
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety in the pastry kitchen
• Train and guide junior pastry team members when required

About you

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional pastry experience
• Strong experience in recipe development, R&D and recipe costing
• Japanese pastry or Japanese dessert experience is highly preferred
• Good understanding of food cost, portion control and yield calculation
• Creative, detail-oriented and passionate about pastry
• Able to develop products from concept to final recipe and production
• Able to work independently and manage daily pastry operations
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Staff meals provided
• Hostel accommodation provided
• EPF & SOCSO
• Opportunities for career development and product innovation