Head Chef & Kitchen Lead: Florence-Style Schiacciata Sandwich Shop (Viman Nagar, Pune)

About us
We’re opening a small, focused sandwich shop in Viman Nagar, inspired by the famous schiacciata sandwich shops of Florence, Italy. One house-made bread, baked fresh several times a day, and a short menu of generously filled sandwiches adapted for Indian palates. Takeaway, delivery and stand-and-eat only. No coffee, no fuss, just exceptional sandwiches.

We’re looking for the person who will build and run this kitchen from day one.

The role
You’ll be the head of the shop. You’ll own the bread, the menu, the team and day-to-day operations. The owner handles investment, brand and marketing. You run the show.

Responsibilities

Bread and menu

- Develop and perfect our schiacciata (Tuscan flatbread) recipe: high-hydration dough, cold fermentation, consistent results across batches and seasons
- Develop and test sandwich fillings, spreads and sauces with the owner, and lock in standard recipes and portions
- Make sure every sandwich looks, tastes and weighs the same, every time

Operations

- Run daily prep and service: lunch (12:00–3:30) and dinner (7:00–12:00), with bake cycles timed for fresh bread at every service
- Manage purchasing, suppliers, stock and wastage within a target food cost
- Maintain FSSAI-standard hygiene, cleaning schedules and food safety records

Team

- Recruit, train and lead a kitchen team of 4–5
- Plan shifts, the weekly off and cover,



and build a team that can run the shop well even on your day off

Pre-opening

- Join about 6–8 weeks before launch to help select equipment, run recipe trials, hire the team and do soft-launch testing

Must-haves

- 5+ years in professional kitchens, with at least 2 years leading a kitchen or section
- Hands-on experience baking yeasted breads: focaccia, ciabatta, pizza dough or similar. You understand hydration, fermentation and proofing, not just following recipes.
- Experience in high-volume or quick-service settings: you can stay fast and consistent during rush hours
- Comfortable managing food costs, stock and suppliers
- Solid hygiene and food-safety discipline
- Able to communicate in English and Hindi or Marathi

Nice to have

- Experience with Italian or European cuisine, or in artisan bakeries
- Experience opening a new outlet
- Experience managing delivery app operations

What we offer

- ₹55,000–₹75,000 per month fixed, based on experience
- Performance incentive linked to the shop’s monthly results
- A rare chance to build a concept from scratch and own the kitchen’s identity
- Staff meals, Mondays off (weekly off), and growth with the brand as we expand

How to apply
Send your CV along with photos of breads or doughs you’ve made yourself. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a paid practical trial: baking a focaccia-style bread and building 2–3 sandwiches.

Pay: Up to ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef/Manager (Viman Nagar)
🏢 Florentine
📍 Viman Nagar