About UsDBakers is an integral part of Defence Bakery Private Limited, a legacy brand with over 60 years of excellence in the bakery and confectionery industry. Built on a strong foundation of quality, innovation, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction, DBakers continues to bring high-quality baked products and contemporary culinary experiences to its customers.Job SummaryDBakers is looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef – Bakery Division to support the Head Chef in managing the Bakery operations at the Commissary Kitchen.The role will focus on bakery production, product consistency, production planning, team supervision, quality control, food safety, inventory and cost management. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in bakery production and the ability to manage a high-volume bakery operation efficiently.Roles & Responsibilities

- Bakery Production Management – Supervise daily bakery production, ensuring timely execution as per production plans, recipes, and quality standards.
- Production Planning – Plan production requirements based on outlet demand, catering orders, seasonal requirements, and business needs.
- Team Leadership – Lead, supervise, train, and allocate responsibilities to bakery team members to ensure productivity and smooth operations.
- Quality Control – Ensure consistency in product quality, taste, texture, weight, appearance, and adherence to standardized recipes.
- Cost & Wastage Control – Monitor raw material utilization, production yields, food costs, and wastage to improve operational efficiency.
- Inventory Management – Monitor bakery raw materials,



coordinate with Stores/Procurement, and ensure proper storage and FIFO/FEFO practices.
- Hygiene & Equipment Management – Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards and oversee the proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance of bakery equipment.
- Process Improvement & Innovation – Support the Head Chef in improving bakery processes, introducing new products/techniques, and enhancing production efficiency.

Experience
- 8–12 years of relevant experience in professional bakery operations.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
- Strong hands-on experience in Bakery Production.
- Experience in a central kitchen, commissary kitchen, premium bakery, hotel or high-volume bakery operation will be preferred.

Key Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of Bakery Production
- Production planning and execution
- Team supervision and people management
- Recipe and process standardization
- Food costing and wastage control
- Quality and consistency management
- Food safety and hygiene
- Problem-solving and operational efficiency
- Strong knowledge of bakery equipment and production processes

Why Join DBakers?
- Be part of a 60+ year legacy bakery brand.
- Opportunity to work in a growing and innovative food business.
- Work with an experienced culinary and operations team.
- Opportunity to contribute to product development and process improvement.
- Strong scope for professional growth and career advancement.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Advantages

- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Sous Chef (Bakery) (North Sikkim)
🏢 Alma Bakery and Cafe
📍 North Sikkim