Bakery Chef

JOB DISCRIPTION

ExecuƟ ve Chef: -

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic ExecuƟ ve Chef to lead our bakery team. The ideal

candidate will bring 8-10 years of hands-on experience in the bakery and pastry industry, with a

proven track record of excellence in bakery operaƟ ons, recipe development, team management, and

business growth. As the ExecuƟ ve Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing daily bakery

operaƟ ons, creaƟ ng innovaƟ ve bakery products, maintaining quality standards, and leading a team

to ensure an excepƟ onal customer experience.

Key ResponsibiliƟ es:

1. Leadership & Team Management:

Lead, train, and mentor a team of pastry chefs and bakery staff, fostering a posiƟ ve, collaboraƟ ve,

and high-performing team environment.

Develop and implement training programs to conƟ nuously elevate the team's skills and knowledge.

Manage staff schedules, ensuring opƟ mal coverage during peak Ɵmes and special events.

Set and monitor individual and team performance goals, conducƟ ng regular evaluaƟ ons and

providing construcƟ ve feedback.

2. Menu Development & Product InnovaƟ on:

Create and conƟ nually evolve a diverse, innovaƟ ve bakery menu that aligns with current trends,

customer preferences, and seasonal ingredients.

Design signature pastries, breads, cakes, and other baked goods, ensuring the highest standards of

taste, presentaƟ on, and consistency.

Research and experiment with new techniques, flavors, and presentaƟ on styles to keep the bakery's

offerings fresh and exciƟ ng.

Oversee custom orders and special requests, ensuring they are executed to perfecƟ on.

3. Quality Control & Standards:

Maintain strict quality control standards across all bakery products, ensuring consistency in taste,

texture, and appearance.

Review and refine recipes, porƟ on sizes, and baking methods to guarantee excepƟ onal product

quality. Enforce adherence to health and safety guidelines, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized kitchen

environment at all Ɵmes.

4. Inventory Management & Cost Control:

Oversee inventory management, ensuring ingredients and supplies are ordered and stocked

appropriately to meet demand without excess waste.

Implement cost-saving measures to maintain food cost targets while preserving the quality and

integrity of products.

Work closely with suppliers to source premium ingredients and negoƟ ate pricing to opƟ mize the

bakery’s profitability.

5. OperaƟ onal Efficiency:

Supervise daily bakery operaƟ ons, ensuring the Ɵmely and efficient producƟ on of all products.

Develop and streamline processes to enhance producƟ vity while maintaining high-quality standards.

Work with the management team to track sales trends and adjust producƟ on schedules and menu

offerings accordingly.

6. CollaboraƟ on & CommunicaƟ on:

Work in close collaboraƟ on with other kitchen departments and front-of-house teams to ensure

smooth operaƟ ons and high levels of customer saƟ sfacƟ on.

Communicate effecƟ vely with the management team regarding any operaƟ onal or staffing needs.

Maintain strong relaƟ onships with suppliers and vendors to ensure the conƟ nuous supply of high

quality ingredients.

7. Customer RelaƟ ons & Special Orders:

Interact with customers on occasion, gathering feedback and ensuring the bakery meets or exceeds

their expectaƟ ons.

Manage large or special orders, such as wedding cakes, custom desserts, or corporate orders,

ensuring precise and Ɵmely execuƟ on.QualificaƟ ons:

 8-10 years of experience in a bakery or pastry kitchen, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership

role such as ExecuƟ ve Chef, Head Pastry Chef, or similar.

 ExcepƟ onal knowledge of baking techniques, pastry arts, bread-making, cake decoraƟ ng, and

dessert preparaƟ on.

 Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to moƟ vate, train, and supervise a

diverse team.

 Excellent creaƟ vity and innovaƟ on in developing new products and improving exisƟ ng

offerings.

 Proficient in inventory management, cost control, and budgeƟ ng.

 Strong organizaƟ onal and Ɵme-management skills with the ability to handle mulƟ ple tasks in

a high-pressure environment.

 A degree or cerƟ ficaƟ on in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, or a related field is preferred.

 In-depth understanding of food safety regulaƟ ons and best pracƟ ces in the kitchen.

SALARY BUDGET: -

18lpa-20lpa

• It is a Full Time Cook / Chef job for candidates with 6+ years of experience.