Executive Pastry Chef

Position Summary

• Dlifrance India is looking for a skilled and innovative Executive Pastry Chef to lead our bakery and pastry verticals.
• The ideal candidate will have strong expertise not just in artisan breads, viennoiserie , and patisserie, but also be highly proficient in designer cakes, savoury items, and puffs.
• Experience in commissary operations and new store setups is a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development : Create, refine, and standardize a wide portfolio of products including:
• Artisan breads, viennoiseries , entremets, tarts, and plated desserts
• Designer/custom cakes for retail and events
• Savouries such as puffs, quiches, filled croissants, and laminated dough items
• Production Management: Oversee daily operations at the central kitchen (CPU), ensuring efficient production, quality standards, and hygiene practices.
• New Store Support: Spearhead the setup of bakery & pastry operations in new outlets equipment planning, team training, and production processes.
• Team Leadership: Guide and train pastry chefs and bakery staff, conduct regular skill upgrades and performance evaluations.
• Quality & Innovation: Maintain consistent product quality while bringing in seasonal and trend-driven innovations.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Work closely with the procurement team to manage inventory, minimize wastage, and maintain target food costs.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience : At least 10 years of experience in bakery and pastry production; experience in a commissary or large-scale production kitchen is essential.

Specialization :

• Strong command over savoury items and puff pastry-based products
• Proficiency in cakes (especially designer/custom cakes), tarts, laminated products, and frozen bakery goods
• Execution Strength : Proven track record of launching new outlets or production units.
• Leadership : Strong managerial and training skills; able to scale production and maintain consistency across locations.
• Preferred Background : Prior experience with international bakery chains or luxury hotels is desirable.

Note : Candidates must have core hands-on expertise in both sweet and savoury bakery formats.