Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Department: Pastry
Position: Pastry Sous Chef

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join the culinary team at Burma Burma Restaurant & Tea Room, Bengaluru. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience specifically in pastry and desserts, with good knowledge of pastry techniques, presentation, production, quality, and hygiene standards.

The candidate should be creative, presentable, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining consistent quality and presentation across all pastry and dessert preparations.

Key Responsibilities

- Handle the complete pastry and dessert production as per the restaurant's recipes, standards, and SOPs.
- Prepare and supervise the preparation of pastries, cakes, plated desserts, mousses, creams, tarts, cookies, and other dessert items.
- Ensure consistent taste, texture, quality, portion size, and presentation of all pastry products.
- Support the development and execution of current pastry and dessert concepts in line with the restaurant's menu and brand standards.
- Maintain proper mise en place and ensure smooth day-to-day pastry operations.
- Monitor raw materials, ingredients, storage conditions, freshness, and wastage within the pastry section.
- Ensure accurate recipe adherence and proper measurement of ingredients to maintain consistency.
- Train, guide, and supervise Commis and other pastry team members.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and personal grooming within the pastry section.
- Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO practices and maintain appropriate storage of pastry ingredients and finished products.
- Coordinate with the Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine regarding daily production requirements and menu planning.




- Monitor daily production levels based on business requirements and avoid unnecessary overproduction.
- Maintain proper documentation of production, wastage, stock requirements, and other pastry-related records.
- Ensure all pastry equipment and workstations are clean, organized, and properly maintained.
- Control food cost and minimize wastage without compromising product quality.
- Assist in menu trials, product testing, seasonal offerings, and special dessert requirements.
- Ensure all desserts are prepared and presented according to the restaurant's quality and presentation standards.

Candidate Requirements

- Strong experience in Pastry / Desserts is mandatory.
- Candidates with experience specifically in pastry operations will be preferred.
- Good knowledge of pastry preparation, dessert production, baking techniques, and finishing.
- Previous experience in a reputed hotel, restaurant, premium café, or fine-dining environment is preferred.
- Strong understanding of pastry ingredients, recipes, measurements, temperatures, and production processes.
- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation.
- Ability to lead and train junior pastry team members.
- Good communication and team-management skills.
- Presentable, well-groomed, disciplined, and professional personality.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage high-volume service requirements.
- Passion for pastry, creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

Important

This position is strictly for a Pastry professional. Candidates whose experience is primarily in general bakery production or bread production will not be preferred.

Experience

Relevant Pastry Experience: 5+ years preferred
Candidates with strong hands-on pastry experience and good product knowledge may be considered based on their profile.

Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Pastry Sous Chef (India)
🏢 Burma Burma Restaurant & Tea Room
📍 India