About us

Antidote Cafe is a creative, moody, community-first cafe in New BEL Road, North Bangalore. We’re known for slow mornings, cold brews, coffee mocktails, pastries, and a space where regulars become friends. Our kitchen is small, busy, and built around handmade food: tarts, quiches, pancakes, croissant sandwiches, and speciality coffee.

Why join us

- A creative kitchen where your ideas can reach the menu
- Staff meals, tips, and bonus (if offered)
- Clear growth path: Commis III → Commis II → Commis I → Head Chef
- A team that values warmth, reliability, and craft
- Training from experienced seniors

Commis I

- Run the pastry or hot section independently during service
- Prepare tart bases, quiche fillings, pancake batter, sauces, and sandwich fillings to recipe
- Assemble croissant sandwiches and plated items to standard
- Maintain mise en place, labelling, and FIFO storage
- Report stock shortages and wastage to the Head Chef
- Mentor Commis II and Commis III on techniques and routines
- Keep your section clean and compliant
- 2 - 3 years in a cafe, bakery, or restaurant kitchen
- Proven experience with baked goods, breakfast, or brunch items
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable guiding junior staff
- Comfortable with weekends and late evenings
- Open to feedback and learning recent techniques

Commis II

- Prepare smoothie bowls, egg preparations (scrambled, fried, poached, omelettes), toasts, and cookies
- Prep ingredients: chopping, portioning, batters, fillings, and garnishes
- Assist with baking,



assembly, and plating under supervision
- Follow recipes, portion sizes, and plating standards
- Keep your station clean and stocked
- Follow hygiene, allergen, and storage rules
- 6 months - 2 years in a cafe, bakery, or restaurant kitchen (freshers with strong trade-test results considered)
- Interest in baking and pastry
- Basic egg and breakfast cooking skills
- Punctual, teachable, and a good team player

Commis III

- Prep ingredients: chopping, portioning, batters, fillings, and garnishes
- Wash, chop, portion, and store ingredients
- Support service: restocking, passing items, and keeping stations tidy
- Wash, clean, and organise your station through the shift
- Follow hygiene, allergen, storage, and labelling rules
- 6 months - 1 years in a cafe, bakery, or restaurant kitchen (freshers with strong trade-test results considered)
- Interest in baking and pastry
- Punctual, hardworking, good team-player, and eager to learn

Nice to have: Baking or patisserie training, FSSAI food safety certificate, menu-development portfolio

Pay: ₹14,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- How many years of cafe or kitchen experience do you have?
- Have you made tarts, quiches, or laminated pastry before?
- Are you comfortable with weekend and late-evening shifts?
- What is your notice period?
- Do you have an FSSAI food safety certificate?
- Which cafe or kitchen did you last work at, and in what role?

Work Location: In person

📌 Commis Chef (Bengaluru)
🏢 Anti Labs Studios
📍 Bengaluru