Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly experienced and innovative Executive Chef Bakery & Pastry to lead our bakery operations, product development, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a robust foundation in French/European bakery and pastry techniques, experience with frozen concepts, and a proven ability to manage large-scale production and central kitchen teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee bakery and pastry operations across the brand.

Develop new recipes, festive menus, and innovative products aligned with the Dlifrance brand identity.

Supervise day-to-day production in the central kitchen ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Maintain strict adherence to standard recipes, hygiene, and safety guidelines.

Oversee procurement planning, ingredient costing, and inventory control.

Train, mentor, and guide pastry and bakery teams to maintain brand standards.

Collaborate with operations and R&D; teams for new product launches.

Manage frozen bakery development and product standardization processes.





Support new store openings and commissary expansion projects.

Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, and FSSAI regulations.

Requirements: Minimum 14 years of experience in the F&B; industry with specialization in Bakery & Pastry.

Expertise in French / Continental / European bakery and confectionery.

Strong technical knowledge of dough science, laminated pastry, viennoiserie, and confectionery techniques.

Hands-on experience with frozen bakery production and central kitchen management.

Proven experience with international brands, hotels, or large bakery chains.

Excellent leadership, planning, and time management skills.

Strong creativity, innovation, and attention to product detail.

Experience in new kitchen setups and process implementation preferred.

Note:

Candidates specializing primarily in Bakery and Pastry are encouraged to apply.

📌 Executive Chef (New Delhi)
🏢 Delifrance India
📍 New Delhi