Bakery Chef

We're Hiring Head Chef – Chocolaterie, Confectionery & Bakehouse Treats

 About the Chocolate Works & Bakehouse 

We are a premium chocolate works and bakehouse creating comforting, celebratory, and classic treats from around the world—anchored in fine chocolate, modern confectionery, and thoughtfully crafted baked goods.

We focus on flavour, technique, and consistency over gimmicks, building a contemporary Indian brand rooted in global traditions.

We are looking for a strong CDP-level pastry/chocolaterie professional ready to step into a Head Chef role, owning the complete product and production program.

This is a hands-on leadership role, not a desk position.

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Role Overview

You will lead chocolaterie, confectionery, and bakehouse production end-to-end—covering daily output, quality, R&D, team training, and process control.

You will work closely with the founders to shape an evolving menu across:

• Chocolate-forward creations

• Modern confections

• Comforting, classic, and celebratory baked treats

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and produce high-quality chocolaterie, confectionery, and bakehouse treats with exceptional flavour, texture, and finish.

• Own day-to-day kitchen operations: production planning, batching, hygiene, and quality standards.

• Scale recipes accurately and maintain SOPs, batch sheets, and production workflows.

• Lead R&D for new treats, seasonal offerings, and refined versions of existing products.

• Execute and maintain classic and comfort-led bakehouse items (cakes, cookies, bars, celebratory bakes) aligned with a chocolate-first identity.

• Train and guide junior chefs; maintain discipline, technique, and process consistency.

• Manage raw materials, stock checks, wastage control, and recipe-level costing.

• Collaborate closely with the founders on menu direction, product philosophy, and production planning.

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Desired Profile

• CDP-level experience in pastry, bakery, chocolaterie, or confectionery.

• Strong technical grounding in chocolate tempering, ganaches, confections, and baked goods.

• Experience executing consistent production at small-to-mid scale.

• Detail-driven, quality-focused, and comfortable owning a kitchen end-to-end.

• Hands-on mindset with a genuine interest in building a distinctive, long-term brand.

• Curious about global comfort desserts and celebratory traditions, not just plated pastry.

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Work Location

• Bhandup, Mumbai

• Full-time, on-site role

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