The Sous Chef – Bakery &

- Pastry assists the Pastry Chef in managing daily bakery and pastry operations, ensuring high-quality production, consistency, food safety, and efficient kitchen management. Responsible for supervising the bakery team, maintaining standards, controlling costs, and developing new bakery and pastry products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production &
- Operations

- Supervise daily bakery and pastry production.

- Prepare breads, cakes, pastries, desserts, cookies, and other bakery products.

- Ensure consistency in taste, texture, presentation, and quality.

- Monitor daily production schedules and mise en place.

- Ensure timely preparation for restaurants, buffets, banquets, and events.

1. Team Management

- Supervise and train commis chefs and kitchen staff.

- Delegate duties and monitor staff performance.

- Maintain discipline, teamwork, and professional standards.

- Support the Head Pastry Chef in staff scheduling.

1. Quality Control

- Maintain standard recipes and portion sizes.

- Check product quality before service.

- Ensure proper storage, labelling, and stock rotation.

- Maintain HACCP and food safety standards.

1. Cost Control &
- Inventory





- Monitor food costs and minimize wastage.

- Control bakery and pastry inventory.

- Check receiving of raw materials and ingredients.

- Maintain FIFO procedures.

- Conduct regular stock checks.

1. Creativity &
- Development

- Assist in developing new bakery and pastry items.

- Introduce seasonal desserts and specialty products.

- Improve presentation and production techniques.

- Stay updated with bakery and pastry trends.

Required Skills &

- Qualifications

- Diploma or certificate in Bakery &
- Pastry Arts.

- 4–6 years of experience in bakery and pastry operations.

- Previous experience in a supervisory role preferred.

- Robust knowledge of breads, cakes, pastries, desserts, and chocolate work.

- Good leadership and communication skills.

- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP.

- Inventory and food cost management skills

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹44,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement

- Commuter assistance

- Flexible schedule

- Food provided

- Leave encashment

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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