Position Summary
Dlifrance India is looking for a skilled and innovative Executive Pastry Chef to lead our bakery and pastry verticals.
The ideal candidate will have robust expertise not just in artisan breads, viennoiserie , and patisserie, but also be highly proficient in designer cakes, savoury items, and puffs.
Experience in commissary operations and new store setups is a must.

Key Responsibilities
Product Development : Create, refine, and standardize a wide portfolio of products including:
Artisan breads, viennoiseries , entremets, tarts, and plated desserts
Designer/custom cakes for retail and events
Savouries such as puffs, quiches, filled croissants, and laminated dough items
Production Management: Oversee daily operations at the central kitchen (CPU), ensuring effective production, quality standards, and hygiene practices.
New Store Support: Spearhead the setup of bakery & pastry operations in new outlets equipment planning, team training, and production processes.
Team Leadership: Guide and train pastry chefs and bakery staff, conduct regular skill upgrades and performance evaluations.
Quality & Innovation:



Maintain consistent product quality while bringing in seasonal and trend-driven innovations.
Inventory & Cost Control: Work closely with the procurement team to manage inventory, minimize wastage, and maintain target food costs.

Candidate Requirements
Experience : At least 10 years of experience in bakery and pastry production;

experience in a commissary or large-scale production kitchen is essential.

Specialization
Strong command over savoury items and puff pastry-based products
Proficiency in cakes (especially designer/custom cakes), tarts, laminated products, and frozen bakery goods
Execution Strength : Proven track record of launching current outlets or production units.
Leadership : Strong managerial and training skills; able to scale production and maintain consistency across locations.
Preferred Background : Prior experience with international bakery chains or luxury hotels is desirable.

Note : Candidates must have core hands-on expertise in both sweet and savoury bakery formats.

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