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Deskripsi
We are seeking an experienced Head Gelatiere to lead the production, quality control, recipe development, and operational management of our gelato laboratory in Lombok, Indonesia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing premium artisanal gelato recipes, managing daily production, ensuring consistent product quality, implementing food safety standards, training production staff, and building scalable systems to support future retail and wholesale expansion.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical gelato expertise and strong operational management skills. The Head Gelatiere will play a key role in establishing the brand as one of Indonesia's leading premium gelato producers.
- Key Responsibilities
- Production & Quality Control
- Lead and supervise daily gelato production.
- Ensure consistency in texture, flavor, appearance, and serving performance.
- Monitor and maintain all production processes including pasteurization, aging, freezing, storage, and display.
- Implement and enforce quality control procedures.
- Conduct regular product evaluations and quality audits.
- Recipe Development & Innovation
- Develop new gelato, sorbet, and seasonal flavors.
- Formulate recipes from scratch based on ingredient functionality and cost targets.
- Optimize recipes for local climate conditions and display cabinet performance.
- Research and test new ingredients, inclusions, and production techniques.
- Maintain complete recipe documentation and production specifications.
- Laboratory & Operations Management
- Manage production scheduling and capacity planning.
- Ensure efficient use of ingredients, equipment, and labor.
- Monitor production yields and minimize waste.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and stock forecasts.
- Coordinate procurement requirements with purchasing and management teams.
- Food Safety & Compliance
- Implement HACCP and food safety procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all local food production regulations.
- Maintain sanitation schedules and laboratory hygiene standards.
- Monitor storage temperatures and product shelf life.
- Team Leadership & Training
- Recruit, train, and supervise gelato production staff.
- Develop SOPs for all production activities.
- Establish performance standards and productivity targets.
- Foster a culture of quality, discipline, and continuous improvement.
- Business Development Support
- Assist management with product costing and menu engineering.
- Support new store openings and wholesale accounts.
- Help develop scalable systems for future expansion.
- Participate in strategic planning related to production and product development.
Requirements
- Essential
- Minimum 5 years of professional gelato production experience.
- Proven experience managing a gelato laboratory or production facility.
Strong understanding of
- Gelato formulation
- PAC and POD balancing
- Sugars, fats, solids, and stabilizers
- Pasteurization and food safety principles
- Experience with professional gelato equipment.
- Ability to create recipes from scratch.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Fluent English communication skills.
- Preferred
- Formal training in gelato production or pastry arts.
- Experience with Italian gelato equipment and production systems.
- Experience supplying multiple retail locations.
- Experience in wholesale or central production operations.
- Previous international work experience.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Product quality consistency.
- Food cost targets achieved.
- Production efficiency and yield.
- Waste reduction.
- Successful development of new flavors.
- Food safety compliance.
- Staff training and retention.
- Production capacity readiness for expansion.