Commis Chef at a Cafe

About us

Antidote Cafe is a creative, moody, community-first cafe in New BEL Road, North Bangalore. We’re known for slow mornings, cold brews, coffee mocktails, pastries, and a space where regulars become friends. Our kitchen is small, busy, and built around handmade food: tarts, quiches, pancakes, croissant sandwiches, and speciality coffee.

Why join us

• A creative kitchen where your ideas can reach the menu
• Staff meals, tips, and bonus (if offered)
• Clear growth path: Commis III → Commis II → Commis I → Head Chef
• A team that values warmth, reliability, and craft
• Training from experienced seniors

Commis I

• Run the pastry or hot section independently during service
• Prepare tart bases, quiche fillings, pancake batter, sauces, and sandwich fillings to recipe
• Assemble croissant sandwiches and plated items to standard
• Maintain mise en place, labelling, and FIFO storage
• Report stock shortages and wastage to the Head Chef
• Mentor Commis II and Commis III on techniques and routines
• Keep your section clean and compliant
• 2 - 3 years in a cafe, bakery, or restaurant kitchen
• Proven experience with baked goods, breakfast, or brunch items
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable guiding junior staff
• Comfortable with weekends and late evenings
• Open to feedback and learning new techniques

Commis II

• Prepare smoothie bowls, egg preparations (scrambled, fried, poached, omelettes), toasts, and cookies
• Prep ingredients: chopping, portioning, batters, fillings, and garnishes
• Assist with baking, assembly, and plating under supervision
• Follow recipes, portion sizes, and plating standards
• Keep your station clean and stocked
• Follow hygiene, allergen, and storage rules
• 6 months - 2 years in a cafe, bakery, or restaurant kitchen (freshers with strong trade-test results considered)
• Interest in baking and pastry
• Basic egg and breakfast cooking skills
• Punctual, teachable, and a good team player

Commis III

• Prep ingredients: chopping, portioning, batters, fillings, and garnishes
• Wash, chop, portion, and store ingredients
• Support service: restocking, passing items, and keeping stations tidy
• Wash, clean, and organise your station through the shift
• Follow hygiene, allergen, storage, and labelling rules
• 6 months - 1 years in a cafe, bakery, or restaurant kitchen (freshers with strong trade-test results considered)
• Interest in baking and pastry
• Punctual, hardworking, good team-player, and eager to learn

Nice to have: Baking or patisserie training, FSSAI food safety certificate, menu-development portfolio

Pay: ₹14,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of cafe or kitchen experience do you have?
• Have you made tarts, quiches, or laminated pastry before?
• Are you comfortable with weekend and late-evening shifts?
• What is your notice period?
• Do you have an FSSAI food safety certificate?
• Which cafe or kitchen did you last work at, and in what role?

Work Location: In person