Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Head Baker / Pastry Chef to lead our bakery and pastry operations. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in artisan breads, pastries, desserts, menu development, team management, and maintaining high-quality production standards. The role requires creativity, operational excellence, and the ability to manage bakery production efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the complete bakery and pastry kitchen operations.
- Develop innovative bakery menus, desserts, pastries, breads, and seasonal specials.
- Create new recipes while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
- Manage daily production planning based on business requirements and sales forecasts.
- Ensure adherence to recipes, portion control, food cost, and wastage management.
- Train, mentor, and supervise bakery team members including CDPs and Commis.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness as per company guidelines.
- Control inventory, raw material usage, and bakery ingredient consumption.
- Monitor quality of ingredients and coordinate with Purchase & Stores teams.
- Implement SOPs for bakery production, storage, and quality control.
- Ensure timely production and smooth coordination with service teams.
- Manage bakery equipment handling and maintenance requirements.
- Conduct regular quality checks and improve production processes.
- Support new product development and promotional campaigns.
- Maintain documentation related to production, costing, and inventory.
Required Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of Bakery & Pastry Techniques
- Artisan Bread Making
- French Pastry & Dessert Preparation
- Chocolate & Confectionery Skills
- Cake Designing & Decoration
- Menu Development & Innovation
- Recipe Standardization
- Food Cost Control & Yield Management
- Production Planning
- Team Leadership & Training
- Hygiene & Food Safety Standards
- Inventory & Wastage Control
Candidate Profile:
- 8- 12 years of experience in premium hotels, restaurants, bakeries, cafs, or luxury hospitality brands.
- Strong experience managing bakery production and pastry teams.
- Creative mindset with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to handle high-volume production while maintaining quality standards.
- Strong understanding of costing, inventory, and operational controls.
