Pastry Chef

Role & responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bakery and pastry production.
• Prepare and supervise production of breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, cookies, and other bakery products.
• Ensure consistent taste, quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Develop new bakery and pastry products as per business requirements.
• Plan daily production according to business volume and requirements.
• Supervise and train Commis, Demi Chefs, and other bakery staff.
• Maintain proper hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Monitor raw material usage, inventory, wastage, and food cost.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of bakery ingredients.
• Maintain standard recipes and production procedures.
• Coordinate with the operations and management teams for daily requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of all production and dispatch requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, presentation, and efficiency.
• Maintain proper records of production and inventory.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years of professional experience in Bakery/Pastry operations.
• Strong knowledge of bakery production and pastry techniques.
• Experience in handling a bakery/pastry team.
• Good knowledge of cakes, pastries, breads, desserts, and confectionery.
• Strong understanding of food cost, wastage control, and inventory management.
• Good knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards.
• Creative approach towards new product development and presentation.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality/F&B environment.
• Candidates currently based in Gurgaon / Delhi NCR will be preferred.