Bakery Chef – Artisan Breads & Sourdough

Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Experience: 1–3 Years
Industry: Bakery / Food Manufacturing / Hospitality
Preferred Background: 5-Star Hotel / Premium Bakery / Artisan Bread Kitchen
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Bakery Chef specialising in artisan breads to join our team.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in sourdough, focaccia, baguettes and other European/artisan breads, with a strong understanding of fermentation, dough handling and baking techniques.

5-star hotel kitchen experience is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and bake sourdough breads, focaccia, baguettes and other artisan breads.
- Handle sourdough starters, preferments and long fermentation processes.
- Maintain consistency in dough mixing, hydration, fermentation, shaping, proofing and baking.
- Monitor dough temperature, fermentation time and proofing conditions.
- Develop and maintain consistent recipes and production standards.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients and finished products.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety.
- Operate and maintain bakery equipment including mixers, ovens, proofers and other baking equipment.
- Follow production schedules and ensure timely completion of daily requirements.
- Maintain consistency in taste, texture, appearance and product quality.
- Minimise wastage and ensure efficient use of raw materials.
- Maintain proper cleaning and hygiene standards within the bakery production area.
- Work closely with the production and quality teams to maintain product standards.




- Assist in developing and testing new artisan bread products.

Skills & Experience Required

- 1–3 years of professional bakery experience.
- 5-star hotel kitchen experience is mandatory.
- Strong hands-on experience with sourdough and artisan breads.
- Experience with:
- Sourdough
- Focaccia
- Baguette
- Ciabatta
- Multigrain / specialty breads
- Other European-style breads
- Good understanding of fermentation and dough development.
- Strong knowledge of bakery hygiene and food safety practices.
- Ability to work with precision and maintain consistent product quality.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn, experiment, and develop new products.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about bread , Detail-oriented Disciplined, Creative Hands-on Quality-focused

A candidate who genuinely enjoys understanding dough, fermentation and the science behind good bread will be preferred.

What We Offer

- Chance to work with a growing premium food brand.
- Exposure to artisan bakery product development and large-scale production.
- Opportunity to experiment with new recipes and techniques.
- Growth opportunities within the organisation.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skill.

Apply

Interested candidates can share their CV along with photographs/videos of their bread work or portfolio, if available.

Position: Bakery Chef – Artisan Breads & Sourdough
Experience: 1–3 Years
Location: Pune
5-Star Kitchen Experience: Mandatory

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided

Application Question(s):

- Worked on Sourdough?

Work Location: In person

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